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Festival & event paella in Perrywood, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Perrywood and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Perrywood
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Festival paella catering in Perrywood, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Perrywood, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in Perrywood, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Perrywood?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Selling Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Perrywood
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Perrywood, and we will put together a menu and price.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Perrywood
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. For an event in Perrywood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Perrywood. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Perrywood to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles north)
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Perrywood
Do you come out to small places like Perrywood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Perrywood hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price 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