Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for New Barn events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in New Barn and the surrounding area.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in New Barn
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
How our paella party catering works in New Barn
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and family get-togethers, with churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Parties around New Barn are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Also near New Barn
Also in New Barn
Common questions in New Barn
Which station should guests use for New Barn?
Longfield station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Rectory Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cover New Barn?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and New Barn is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much does paella party catering cost in New Barn?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What affects the price in New Barn
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
New Barn parties: what to know
New Barn is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. For a party in New Barn, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around New Barn. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near New Barn include Cobham College (3.1 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1.2 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of New Barn, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in DA3 and DA13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as The Maples, Kenwood Avenue and Merileys Close. Close by, we cover parties in Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), Longfield (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile south-west), Nash Street (1 mile east) and Meopham (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (3.6 miles north-east) and Stone Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near New Barn include Istead Rise Primary School (1 mile north-east)
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in New Barn, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
Children love watching the paella cook.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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