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Festival Paella Catering for Orlestone events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Orlestone.
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Orlestone
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Festival paella catering for your event in Orlestone
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and agricultural and county shows.
Rural events near Orlestone can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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Common questions in Orlestone
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Orlestone?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Orlestone?
Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Orlestone
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Summer events in Orlestone have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Community events around Orlestone
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Orlestone, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Orlestone. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Orlestone to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Festival paella catering in TN26 is planned around your venue. For events just outside Orlestone, we cover Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Orlestone includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Who books festival paella catering in Orlestone?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Orlestone book us for events such as:
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
School fairs, for a school like Hamstreet Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Orlestone
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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