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Festival Paella Catering in Chalksole Green
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Chalksole Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Chalksole Green
About our festival paella catering in Chalksole Green
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Typical bookings include school fairs and fundraisers and feeding crew and volunteers, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Chalksole Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Running an event in Chalksole Green
Chalksole Green is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Events in Chalksole Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chalksole Green to Canterbury (11 miles away).
If your event is in Sladden Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Anthony the Martyr? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Chalksole Green, we cover Ewell Minnis (1 mile east), Alkham (1 mile south-east), South Alkham (1 mile south), Wolverton (1 mile east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (3 miles east) and Folkestone Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chalksole Green include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Live paella or other catering?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Chalksole Green and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Summer events in Chalksole Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Chalksole Green
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- 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.
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Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Chalksole Green
Could we have live paella in Sladden Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Chalksole Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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