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Festival Paella Catering for Chiddingstone Hoath events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Chiddingstone Hoath?
About our festival paella catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for agricultural and county shows and race days and sports events.
Near Chiddingstone Hoath, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Chiddingstone Hoath and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Community events around Chiddingstone Hoath
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN8 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Cowden station is about 1.4 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Chiddingstone Hoath, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of TN8 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rock Public House (under half a mile north)
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Chiddingstone Hoath stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Chiddingstone Hoath
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
In Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
Events in parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Where we can cook in Chiddingstone Hoath
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Schedule crew meals
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Chiddingstone Hoath questions
Do you come out to small places like Chiddingstone Hoath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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