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Paella Catering in Little Chart Forstal
Planning paella catering in Little Chart Forstal? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering near Little Chart Forstal
Why choose live paella in Little Chart Forstal?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. 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 Little Chart Forstal hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Little Chart Forstal and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Paella catering for your event in Little Chart Forstal
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. For anniversaries and engagement parties and weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Little Chart Forstal, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Little Chart Forstal? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with 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.
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Who books paella catering in Little Chart Forstal?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Little Chart Forstal include Godinton House (2.2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
What affects the price in Little Chart Forstal
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little Chart Forstal, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Your questions about paella catering 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.
Which station should guests use for Little Chart Forstal?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Little Chart Forstal.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Towns and villages near Little Chart Forstal
What else we do in Little Chart Forstal
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Little Chart Forstal? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Little Chart Forstal
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Catering an event in Little Chart Forstal
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN27 area, we can bring the pans to you. Little Chart Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Little Chart Forstal to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart Forstal, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. Other places close to Little Chart Forstal for paella catering include 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs 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