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Paella Party Catering in New Romney
Planning paella party catering in New Romney? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near New Romney
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Paella party catering in New Romney, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We cook tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays.
Parties around New Romney are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Why choose live paella in New Romney?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover New Romney and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, 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. A summer party in New Romney stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in New Romney
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in New Romney
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Romney Warren Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in New Romney
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is New Romney from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Planning a party in New Romney
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your party in New Romney will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the TN28 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Station Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Being close to the A259 and B2071, New Romney is easy for us to reach. We also cook at parties in Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east) and The Marsh Academy (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Hotel (under half a mile north)
Where we can cook in New Romney
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Towns and villages near New Romney
What else we do in New Romney
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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