Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering in Chartway Street
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Chartway Street.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering near Chartway Street
Festival paella catering in Chartway Street, cooked live
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and open days, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros.
Rural events near Chartway Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Chartway Street events: pitches and permissions
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Chartway Street to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Kingswood Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Harrietsham station is about 3 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Chartway Street, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Chartway Street for festival paella catering include Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chartway Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Perfect for your event in Chartway Street
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chartway Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
- County and country shows
- Festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
Questions from Chartway Street
Do you trade at school fairs around Chartway Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What do you need at the pitch?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Chartway Street, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Chartway Street
What else we do in Chartway Street
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- 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