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Festival Paella Catering in Willesborough
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Willesborough.
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering for Willesborough events
Why choose festival paella catering in Willesborough?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Willesborough Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
Festival paella catering in Willesborough, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We’re often asked to cater farmers’ and Christmas markets and sports club events, with seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Summer fairs around Willesborough are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Live paella or other catering?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Willesborough
- Events in Willesborough and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Running an event in Willesborough
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Willesborough, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Willesborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Willesborough to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Events in parks such as Ashford Green Corridors need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 0.9 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.
Wherever your event is in TN24, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Local streets include Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Willesborough sits on or near the A2070, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Willesborough include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Willesborough include The North School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The William Harvey Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Willesborough stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Questions from Willesborough
How far is Willesborough from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Schedule crew meals
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
- 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