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Festival & event paella in Chitty, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Chitty.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
Festival paella catering for Chitty events
How our festival paella catering works in Chitty
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We are often asked to cater race days and sports events and christmas and farmers’ markets, with vegan paella, churros and seafood paella.
A fête near Chitty might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Chitty
What’s the nearest station to Chitty for guests?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Chitty?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Perfect for your event in Chitty
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School and charity events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 4 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Chislet Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chitty, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. For events just outside Chitty, we cover Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Where we can cook in Chitty
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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. Evening events in Chitty have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Kent, including Chitty
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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