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Festival Paella Catering in Chainhurst
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Chainhurst: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Chainhurst
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Festival paella catering in Chainhurst, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it is sports club events and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Chainhurst, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Other catering in Chainhurst
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Chainhurst stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
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:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Provide seating near the food
- Give traders a single information pack
- Schedule crew meals
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Perfect for your event in Chainhurst
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chainhurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Open days
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 2 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
Chainhurst questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Chainhurst close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in Chainhurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chainhurst. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chainhurst.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Chainhurst?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Chainhurst and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Community events around Chainhurst
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Chainhurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chainhurst. Chainhurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chainhurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Local streets include Raynham Villas and Hunton Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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