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Festival Paella Catering in Charcott
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Charcott and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Charcott
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Summer events in Charcott have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
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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Festival paella catering for your event in Charcott
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas and farmers’ markets and music and food festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Charcott, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Running an event in Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Charcott to London (about 24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west. If your event is in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
This part of Kent takes in TN11. Nearby, we also cater events in Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charcott include Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile west)
Other catering in Charcott
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Charcott? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Common questions in Charcott
Which station should guests use for Charcott?
The closest is Penshurst station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Charcott?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Who books festival paella catering in Charcott?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charcott and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and community events
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Luke? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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