Medway · England
Festival & event paella in Tunbridge Hill, Medway
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Tunbridge Hill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering for Tunbridge Hill events
Event catering near Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Across the ME3 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 68 places across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west.
We cater events across the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Tunbridge Hill, we also cover Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tunbridge Hill include Bishop Saltings.
Festival paella catering for your event in Tunbridge Hill
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and feeding crew and volunteers, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Tunbridge Hill can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check allergen info is on display
- Book crew catering in advance
Crew meals are served at set times.
Larger pans for peak times.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books festival paella catering in Tunbridge Hill?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Tunbridge Hill book us for occasions like:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
School fairs, for a school like The Hundred of Hoo Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
Tunbridge Hill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Tunbridge Hill?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Tunbridge Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Tunbridge Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Also near Tunbridge Hill
What else we do in Tunbridge Hill
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Tunbridge Hill have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning festival paella catering in Tunbridge Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- 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