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Festival Paella Catering for Chilmington Green events
Planning festival paella catering in Chilmington Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Race days and sports events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Chilmington Green?
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Festival paella catering in Chilmington Green, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for open days and community events and school and charity events.
At a field event near Chilmington Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why choose festival paella catering in Chilmington Green?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Chilmington Green book us for occasions like:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Why choose live paella in Chilmington Green?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Chilmington Green and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
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What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Chilmington Green stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Community events around Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN23 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chilmington Green to Canterbury (15 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Great Chart Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Chilmington Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in TN23, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Where we can cook in Chilmington Green
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What affects the price in Chilmington Green
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Common questions in Chilmington Green
Do you trade at school fairs around Chilmington Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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