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Festival & event paella in West Kingsdown, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in West Kingsdown and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
Book festival paella catering in West Kingsdown
How our festival paella catering works in West Kingsdown
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and county and country shows.
For events in a place like West Kingsdown, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What affects the price in West Kingsdown
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near West Kingsdown
What else we do in West Kingsdown
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Event catering near West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of West Kingsdown to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Kingsdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from West Kingsdown to London (about 19 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of Saint Edmund? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Eynsford station is about 2.6 miles away. Within about 4 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road, London Road and Hever Wood Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside West Kingsdown, we cover Maplescombe (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile south-west), East Hill (1 mile south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles north-east) and Ash (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Otford Heritage Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (2.6 miles north-west).
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose live paella in West Kingsdown?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Perfect for your event in West Kingsdown
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in West Kingsdown book us for occasions like:
- Race days and sports events
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Questions from West Kingsdown
Is West Kingsdown close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in West Kingsdown, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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