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Festival & event paella in Winterbourne, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Winterbourne.
- Village fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
Planning an event in Winterbourne?
Festival paella catering in Winterbourne, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater agricultural and county shows and race days and sports events.
At a fête or field event near Winterbourne, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Winterbourne events: pitches and permissions
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Winterbourne and nearby villages. Winterbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the ME13 postcode area. For events just outside Winterbourne, we cover Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What festival paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Winterbourne? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Winterbourne
Crew love a hot meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
FAQs for Winterbourne
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Winterbourne?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
For event organisers in Winterbourne
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Towns and villages near Winterbourne
Also in Winterbourne
Where we can cook in Winterbourne
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Winterbourne
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Winterbourne
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Winterbourne and across Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Winterbourne stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. 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.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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