Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Richborough Port events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Richborough Port and the surrounding area.
- County and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
How our festival paella catering works in Richborough Port
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it’s sports clubs and race days and community events and open days, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
Rural events near Richborough Port can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Running an event in Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Across the CT13 area, we can cook for your guests. Richborough Port is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Richborough Port to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north. Events in parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. The coast is within about 4 miles of Richborough Port, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in CT13, we plan around your venue and timings. For events just outside Richborough Port, we cover Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Richborough Port
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Richborough Port
Could we have live paella in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Richborough Port for guests?
The closest is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Richborough Port have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Richborough Port
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Richborough Port and Kent:
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sir Roger Manwood's School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- 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