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Festival & event paella in Charing, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Charing.
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
Live festival paella catering in Charing
About our festival paella catering in Charing
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater farmers’ and Christmas markets and sports club events.
Summer fairs around Charing are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Charing
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening event in Charing, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Charing?
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Charing, people book us for occasions like:
- Race days and sports events
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
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.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charing? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Charing events: pitches and permissions
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Charing, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Charing Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Charing has its own station, Charing station. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Charing, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Charing
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Charing
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Charing from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Charing.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Also near Charing
Other catering in Charing
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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