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Paella Party Catering in Little Chart Forstal
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Little Chart Forstal.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Little Chart Forstal
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood.
Paella party catering in Little Chart Forstal, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and street and neighbourhood parties, serving seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Near Little Chart Forstal, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Perfect for your party in Little Chart Forstal
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Your questions about paella party catering in Little Chart Forstal
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Little Chart Forstal for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Nearby places to Little Chart Forstal
More for events in Little Chart Forstal
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Little Chart Forstal
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll 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 plan ahead.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Little Chart Forstal until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Little Chart Forstal, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Party venues around Little Chart Forstal
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. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.2 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Little Chart Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN27, we can bring paella party catering to you. Close by, we cover parties 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find 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