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Festival Paella Catering in Ivy Hatch
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Ivy Hatch and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Ivy Hatch?
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
How our festival paella catering works in Ivy Hatch
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for feeding crew and volunteers and music and food festivals.
At a fête or field event near Ivy Hatch, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ivy Hatch
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ivy Hatch
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Ivy Hatch, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ivy Hatch. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Events in parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Ivy Hatch, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of TN15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Ivy Hatch, we cover Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your event in Ivy Hatch
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ivy Hatch, people book us for events such as:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Ivy Hatch questions
What’s the nearest station to Ivy Hatch for guests?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Ivy Hatch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Summer events in Ivy Hatch have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in Ivy Hatch? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ivy Hatch
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
- 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