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Festival Paella Catering for Speed Gate events
Looking for festival paella catering in Speed Gate? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Charity and school events
Planning an event in Speed Gate?
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Festival paella catering for your event in Speed Gate
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for food and music festivals and charity and school events.
At a fête or field event near Speed Gate, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Towns and villages near Speed Gate
More for events in Speed Gate
Why choose live paella in Speed Gate?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Speed Gate
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Speed Gate
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Event catering near Speed Gate
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Speed Gate will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Speed Gate is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Speed Gate to London (about 18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Longfield station is about 2.3 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Speed Gate, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in DA3, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Larger pans for peak times.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening events in Speed Gate have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
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.
Common questions in Speed Gate
How far is Speed Gate from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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