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Festival & event paella in Newnham, Kent
Planning festival paella catering in Newnham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Newnham
Festival paella catering in Newnham, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is school and charity events and summer fairs and fêtes, we can cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Rural events near Newnham can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Trader information and site rules
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Occasions we cook for in Newnham
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
Events in parks such as Doddington Place Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Nearby places to Newnham
Also in Newnham
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Newnham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newnham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Running an event in Newnham
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Newnham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Newnham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Newnham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in ME9 is planned around your venue and your guests. From The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Newnham for festival paella catering include Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (under half a mile north-east).
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Newnham
Can you cook in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Newnham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Newnham?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
- 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