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Festival & event paella in Newington, Kent
Looking for festival paella catering in Newington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Newington
Events we cater in Newington
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Ramsgate station is about 0.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
About our festival paella catering in Newington
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it is sports clubs and race days and open days, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Summer fairs around Newington are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Newington
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Running an event in Newington
Newington is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. From the centre of Newington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Christopher's Church? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Ramsgate Arts Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 2 miles of Newington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the CT12, CT11 and CT10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Gwyn Road, Haine Road and Leigh Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Newington is on the A254 and A256, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Newington, we cover Haine (1 mile north-west), Manston (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile north) and Flete (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Newington includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.7 miles east) and St George's Boys School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening event in Newington, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newington, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Provide seating near the food
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Why choose live paella in Newington?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Newington
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Newington and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What else we do in Newington
- 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