Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Newington, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Newington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team-building events
- Launches and open days
- Client and customer events
Planning an event in Newington?
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Newington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Corporate paella catering in Newington, made fresh on the day
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella ticks every box. For training days and conferences and charity days, we’ll put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
Team away days in the countryside around Newington suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
FAQs for Newington
Can you cook near the sea around Newington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Newington close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can the team help cook?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Business events near Newington
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We cater work events at gardens, halls and venues around Newington. Newington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 59 miles from Newington, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Folkestone West station is about 1.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cover work events in every part of the CT18, CT20 and CT19 postcode area. Streets in the area include School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Newington for corporate paella catering include Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Newington
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Newington and Kent:
- Team-building days
- Summer parties for staff
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas parties
Historic houses near Newington include Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why choose live paella in Newington?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Newington
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Newington
Where we can cook in Newington
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Newington
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Newington, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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