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Festival Paella Catering for Ulcombe events
Looking for festival paella catering in Ulcombe? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
Planning an event in Ulcombe?
About our festival paella catering in Ulcombe
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Typical bookings include school fairs and fundraisers and VIP and hospitality areas, serving churros, seafood paella and vegan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Ulcombe, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Event catering near Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Ulcombe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ulcombe. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Ulcombe to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Ulcombe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in ME17 is planned around your venue. Local streets include The Street and Chapmans Place; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Harrow Public House (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Ulcombe
Also in Ulcombe
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Ulcombe
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Ulcombe stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
For event organisers in Ulcombe
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ulcombe
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ulcombe from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ulcombe
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- 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