Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Trottiscliffe, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Trottiscliffe.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
Planning an event in Trottiscliffe?
How our festival paella catering works in Trottiscliffe
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. For VIP and hospitality areas and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
Rural events near Trottiscliffe can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Running an event in Trottiscliffe
Trottiscliffe is about 8 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the ME19 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Trottiscliffe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Events in parks such as Trosley Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Trottiscliffe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in ME19 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Lane, School Lane and Wrotham Water Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Vigo Village (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile north-west), Addington (1 mile south-east), Culverstone Green (2 miles north) and Ryarsh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (3 miles east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south-west)
The process
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. For an evening event in Trottiscliffe, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Flat, firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Trottiscliffe
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Trottiscliffe
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Trottiscliffe:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
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Trottiscliffe questions
Could we have live paella in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Trottiscliffe close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in Trottiscliffe?
We do. Trottiscliffe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What affects the price in Trottiscliffe
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
- 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