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Paella Catering in Newingreen
Looking for paella catering in Newingreen? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Newingreen
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella catering for your event in Newingreen
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We’re frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and naming days and family parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Somewhere like Newingreen, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Newingreen: your questions answered
Is Newingreen too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Newingreen from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Newingreen stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Why choose live paella in Newingreen?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Newingreen and the whole of Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning live paella in Newingreen
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT21 area, we can bring the pans to you. Newingreen is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lympne Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sandling Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Newingreen, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newingreen, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Stone Street and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Schools near Newingreen include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south)
Why choose paella catering in Newingreen?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Also near Newingreen
Other catering in Newingreen
- 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