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Festival Paella Catering in Ryarsh
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Ryarsh.
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Book festival paella catering in Ryarsh
About our festival paella catering in Ryarsh
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For crew, volunteer and VIP catering and country shows, we can cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Ryarsh, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Perfect for your event in Ryarsh
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Martin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen info is on display
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
What affects the price in Ryarsh
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Ryarsh
Can you cook in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Ryarsh?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ryarsh.
More for events in Ryarsh
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Ryarsh, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. 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 Ryarsh
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Running an event in Ryarsh
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME19, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Ryarsh to London (25 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ryarsh Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, West Malling station is about 1.7 miles away.
For festival paella catering in ME19, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens. Close by, we cover events in Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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