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Paella Party Catering for Little Chart events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Little Chart and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella party catering in Little Chart
How our paella party catering works in Little Chart
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include tapas, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater family get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties.
A country party near Little Chart is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Little Chart, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Common questions in Little Chart
Is Little Chart close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Little Chart too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Little Chart and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in Little Chart
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Little Chart, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Party venues around Little Chart
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Little Chart will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.6 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away. Little Chart is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-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 (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (within half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Places near Little Chart
Also in Little Chart
- 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