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Festival Paella Catering for Reculver events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Reculver. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering near Reculver
Festival paella catering in Reculver, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Reculver. We are frequently asked to cater charity and school events and food and music festivals, with giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Reculver, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Reculver? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
What affects the price in Reculver
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Planning festival paella catering in Reculver? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Reculver
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Reculver
It brings theatre to the food court.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Seasonal markets
- Open days
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Reculver events: pitches and permissions
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Reculver. Reculver is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Reculver to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
If your event is in Bishopstone Cliffs, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 3.5 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Reculver, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The King Ethelbert Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Reculver
Can you cook near the sea around Reculver?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Reculver for guests?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Nearby places to Reculver
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The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Reculver stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- 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.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Read more
- 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