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Festival Paella Catering in Otham
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Otham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Otham
FAQs for Otham
Is Otham close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Otham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How our festival paella catering works in Otham
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We’re frequently asked to cater food and music festivals and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Otham are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Places near Otham
More for events in Otham
Who books festival paella catering in Otham?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Charity and school events
School fairs, for a school like Senacre Technology College, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning festival paella catering in Otham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Otham
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Otham and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Otham have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Otham events: pitches and permissions
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Otham and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Otham to Canterbury (22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Bearsted station is about 2.1 miles away. If your event is in Mote Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Otham, we cover Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Schools near Otham include Senacre Wood Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (under half a mile east)
- 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