Kent · England
Festival & event paella in Charing Hill, Kent
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Charing Hill: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Open days and community events
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering for Charing Hill events
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering in Charing Hill, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s village fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
At a field event near Charing Hill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Why choose festival paella catering in Charing Hill?
It covers several diets with one trader.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charing Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days and community events
- Charity and school events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Charing Hill stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Charing Hill
What else we do in Charing Hill
Event catering near Charing Hill
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Charing Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Charing Hill. Charing Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
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. If your event is in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Charing Hill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. We also cook at events in Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Charing Hill
How far is Charing Hill from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Charing Hill for guests?
Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
For event organisers in Charing Hill
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
- 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