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Festival Paella Catering in Matfield
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Matfield and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Open days
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
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How our festival paella catering works in Matfield
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For school fairs and fundraisers and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Rural events near Matfield can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For event organisers in Matfield
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Matfield
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Matfield and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Matfield, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Matfield
Is Matfield close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you need power?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Community events around Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Events in Matfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 31 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north. School fairs, for a school like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Matfield, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across TN12. We can cater an event on streets such as Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Matfield includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poet at Matfield pub (under half a mile west)
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Matfield
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Ebenezer Church (Matfield), a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff