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Festival Paella Catering in Shalmsford Street
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Shalmsford Street.
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Live festival paella catering in Shalmsford Street
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Shalmsford Street
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Festival paella catering in Shalmsford Street, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We are frequently asked to cater country shows and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Events near Shalmsford Street are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shalmsford Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shalmsford Street
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Shalmsford Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Shalmsford Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Events in parks such as Broadham Down need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Chartham station is about 0.5 miles away. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cook at events all over CT4. Whether your event is on Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Shalmsford Street for festival paella catering include Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Shalmsford Street includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile north-east)
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What else we do in Shalmsford Street
Shalmsford Street questions
Is Shalmsford Street close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Shalmsford Street?
Chartham station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Book crew catering in advance
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Larger pans for peak times.
Events we cater in Shalmsford Street
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Shalmsford Street book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Shalmsford Street have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- 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 pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
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.
- 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