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Festival Paella Catering for Riverhead events
Planning festival paella catering in Riverhead? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Seasonal markets
- Open days
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering in Riverhead
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Riverhead
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Festival paella catering in Riverhead, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and country shows.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Riverhead are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Riverhead
- We cover Riverhead and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Riverhead have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Riverhead
How far is Riverhead from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Community events around Riverhead
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Riverhead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 0.8 miles south-east. School fairs, for a school like Amherst School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Riverhead, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN13 and TN14 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Riverhead include Trinity School (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Riverhead
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Towns and villages near Riverhead
What else we do in Riverhead
- 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