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Festival & event paella in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
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 Sheldwich Lees.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Sheldwich Lees
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We set up at the agreed time.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Festival paella catering for your event in Sheldwich Lees
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include charity and school events and festivals, serving churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near Sheldwich Lees can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Sheldwich Lees, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Sheldwich Lees events: pitches and permissions
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Sheldwich Lees, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east. School fairs, for a school like Sheldwich Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Sheldwich Lees, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Sheldwich Lees, we cover Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Why choose live paella in Sheldwich Lees?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Sheldwich Lees
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Kent, including Sheldwich Lees
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Sheldwich Lees?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Occasions we cook for in Sheldwich Lees
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports club events
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in Sheldwich Lees
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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