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Festival Paella Catering in Whetsted
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Whetsted.
- Festivals
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering for Whetsted events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Festival paella catering for your event in Whetsted
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Whether it is music and food festivals and sports club events, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Whetsted might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Also in Whetsted
Occasions we cook for in Whetsted
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
In Whetsted and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like Five Oak Green Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
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’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Community events around Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Whetsted, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Whetsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Paddock Wood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Foal Hurst Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
We cater events across TN12. Other places close to Whetsted for festival paella catering include Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Whetsted
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Whetsted have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Whetsted questions
Is Whetsted too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Whetsted?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cover Whetsted?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Whetsted and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
- 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