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Paella Catering in Chalksole Green
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chalksole Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in Chalksole Green
Who books paella catering in Chalksole Green?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chalksole Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.5 miles east.
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- Whether travel is included
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- Payment terms and deposit
Paella catering for your event in Chalksole Green
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays.
In a small place like Chalksole Green, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Chalksole Green hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
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Chalksole Green: venues, travel and local tips
Chalksole Green is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. For an event in Chalksole Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chalksole Green. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Chalksole Green to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sladden Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Chalksole Green, we also cover Ewell Minnis (1 mile east), Alkham (1 mile south-east), South Alkham (1 mile south), Wolverton (1 mile east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (3 miles east) and Folkestone Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
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Chalksole Green questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs 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 come out to small places like Chalksole Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Chalksole Green stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for 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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What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
- 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