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Festival & event paella in Three Chimneys, 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 in Three Chimneys.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Three Chimneys?
How our festival paella catering works in Three Chimneys
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We’re often asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and country shows, serving giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Three Chimneys might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Three Chimneys have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Nearby places to Three Chimneys
Other catering in Three Chimneys
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Three Chimneys
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
FAQs for Three Chimneys
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Three Chimneys?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Occasions we cook for in Three Chimneys
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- County and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 3.2 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Three Chimneys
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Three Chimneys, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Three Chimneys. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Three Chimneys to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Three Chimneys, we also cover Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Chimneys Public House (less than half a mile south-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