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Paella Party Catering in New Pound
Looking for paella party catering in New Pound? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for New Pound events
Paella party catering for your party in New Pound
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and celebrations of life.
A country party near New Pound is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in New Pound until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Nearby places to New Pound
Other catering in New Pound
New Pound: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for New Pound?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is New Pound too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning a party in New Pound
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For paella party catering in New Pound, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around New Pound. New Pound is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from New Pound to London (25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Wateringbury station is about 2.8 miles away.
For paella party catering in ME18, we plan around your venue. From Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
What affects the price in New Pound
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
The cost per head normally 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 to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Occasions we cook for in New Pound
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in New Pound book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like St Lawrence's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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