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Festival Paella Catering in Stonehill Green
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Stonehill Green and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Festivals
Planning an event in Stonehill Green?
Festival paella catering in Stonehill Green, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it is summer fairs and fêtes and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Rural events near Stonehill Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Stonehill Green
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Stonehill Green
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Perfect for your event in Stonehill Green
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
Running a fête for a church like St Peter? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Stonehill Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What festival paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Also near Stonehill Green
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FAQs for Stonehill Green
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Stonehill Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Stonehill Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Stonehill Green events: pitches and permissions
Stonehill Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the DA2 area, we can bring the pans to you. Stonehill Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Stonehill Green to London (13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1.4 miles south. Events in parks such as Dartford Heath need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Stonehill Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the DA2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Stonehill Green for festival paella catering include Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Hextable (1 mile east), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Hockenden (1 mile south-west) and Upper Ruxley (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (8 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stonehill Green include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Hextable Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- 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