Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Temple Ewell events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Temple Ewell and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Temple Ewell?
How our festival paella catering works in Temple Ewell
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. We are frequently asked to cater feeding crew and volunteers and food and music festivals, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Temple Ewell might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Community events around Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT16 area, we can cook for your guests. Temple Ewell is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Temple Ewell to Canterbury (12 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Old Park Hill need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Temple Ewell, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Temple Ewell, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in CT16 and CT17, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane. We also cook at events in Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Crew meals are served at set times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Temple Ewell stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Events we cater in Temple Ewell
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- Open days
- Music and food festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, Kearsney station is in Temple Ewell itself.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
Questions from Temple Ewell
Which station should guests use for Temple Ewell?
Kearsney station, in Temple Ewell itself.
Could we have live paella in Old Park Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Other catering in Temple Ewell
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. 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 Temple Ewell
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
- 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