Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Tudeley
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Tudeley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering in Tudeley
How our festival paella catering works in Tudeley
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and community events and open days, serving churros, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Near Tudeley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, events in Tudeley stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Tudeley
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Tudeley
How far is Tudeley from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Tudeley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who books festival paella catering in Tudeley?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Tudeley book us for events such as:
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Event catering near Tudeley
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of Tudeley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tudeley to London (28 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west. School fairs, for a school like The Schools at Somerhill, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Tudeley for festival paella catering include Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Chavasse Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher & Partridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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How we price festival paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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