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Festival & event paella in Newtown, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Newtown and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Newtown
Where we can cook in Newtown
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Trader information and site rules
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Festival paella catering in Newtown, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Whether it’s country shows and open days and community events, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
Around Newtown, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Newtown have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newtown, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Newtown
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Newtown events: pitches and permissions
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Newtown to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Newtown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like East Stour Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Newtown, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Kent takes in TN24 and TN23. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Newtown includes Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Newtown
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Newtown: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Newtown for guests?
Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Newtown close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
We set up at the agreed time.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Who books festival paella catering in Newtown?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
If your event is in Ashford Green Corridors, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
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