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Live paella catering in Newington, Kent
Looking for paella catering in Newington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering in Newington
Paella catering in Newington, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. On the menu are mixed paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers.
In and around Newington, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Live paella in Newington: local details
Newington is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Newington will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Newington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Newington to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Newington has its own station, Newington station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Newington Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newington. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in ME9 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, High Street and London Road. Other places close to Newington for paella catering include Breach (1 mile north-west), Keycol (1 mile east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south) and Chestnut Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Newington includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (under half a mile south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
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.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
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The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Newington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newington, and we will put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Newington
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Newington?
Newington station, in Newington itself.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re 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 will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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 handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Newington
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Newington and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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