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Festival & event paella in Strood, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Strood and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering near Strood
Festival paella catering in Strood, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and feeding crew and volunteers.
Near Strood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We set up at the agreed time.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Strood: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Strood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Strood have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Nearby places to Strood
Also in Strood
Fairs, fêtes and events in Strood
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Strood, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Rolvenden Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
Perfect for your event in Strood
Crew love a hot meal.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Strood book us for events such as:
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
Events in parks such as Turners Field need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
- 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