Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Upper Ifield events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upper Ifield.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- County and country shows
Live festival paella catering in Upper Ifield
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Trader information and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Festival paella catering in Upper Ifield, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Typical bookings include sports club events and school and charity events, serving seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Upper Ifield might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Other catering in Upper Ifield
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Ifield
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Upper Ifield
How far is Upper Ifield from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Upper Ifield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Perfect for your event in Upper Ifield
It brings theatre to the food court.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Ifield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Shorne Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Schedule crew meals
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Upper Ifield, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Upper Ifield. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Upper Ifield to London (23 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles north-east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cater events across the DA12 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Schools near Upper Ifield include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
- 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