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Festival & event paella in Little Chart Forstal, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Little Chart Forstal. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Live festival paella catering in Little Chart Forstal
Festival paella catering in Little Chart Forstal, made fresh on the day
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas and farmers’ markets and village fêtes, with churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Little Chart Forstal, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Little Chart Forstal, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Common questions in Little Chart Forstal
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Little Chart Forstal from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Nearby places to Little Chart Forstal
Other catering in Little Chart Forstal
Occasions we cook for in Little Chart Forstal
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Little Chart Forstal and Kent:
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Little Chart Forstal events: pitches and permissions
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Little Chart Forstal to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Little Chart Forstal, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN27, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (0.5 miles west)
- 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