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Festival & event paella in Wingham, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wingham and the surrounding area.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Planning an event in Wingham?
Event catering near Wingham
Wingham is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Wingham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Wingham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.3 miles south. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wingham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of CT3. Your event could be at a home on High Street, St Mary's Meadow and Harris's Alley or the roads around them. For events just outside Wingham, we cover Broomhill (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile south-east), Wingham Green (1 mile west), Wingham Well (1 mile south-west) and Shatterling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.7 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Festival paella catering in Wingham, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater food and music festivals and sports clubs and race days.
At a fête or field event near Wingham, 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, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Wingham stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Wingham?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Wingham
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Wingham
Is Wingham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Wingham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much space do you need?
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.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What else we do in Wingham
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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