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Paella Catering in New Street
Looking for paella catering in New Street? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering for New Street events
FAQs for New Street
Is New Street close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in Trosley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How our paella catering works in New Street
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
For a rural spot like New Street, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in New Street until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in New Street
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Meopham station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Towns and villages near New Street
What else we do in New Street
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in New Street and across Kent
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
New Street: venues, travel and local tips
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. From the centre of New Street to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. New Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from New Street to London (about 21 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Trosley Country Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Culverstone Green Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of New Street, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.3 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have seats for most of your guests
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we normally call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
- 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