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Festival & event paella in Wissenden, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Wissenden? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
- Open days
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How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Wissenden have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Wissenden, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. We cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and open days and community events.
At a fête or field event near Wissenden, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Schedule crew meals
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Wissenden questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Wissenden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Wissenden for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Running an event in Wissenden
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Wissenden will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Bethersden Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in TN26, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Wissenden for festival paella catering include Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Occasions we cook for in Wissenden
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Wissenden book us for occasions like:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
- Country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Pluckley station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Wissenden
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Kent, including Wissenden
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- 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