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Paella Party Catering for New Street events
Looking for paella party catering in New Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in New Street
Paella party catering for your party in New Street
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
A country party near New Street is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in New Street
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in New Street stays light until about 9:20pm 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in New Street? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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New Street parties: what to know
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. For a party in New Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around New Street. We cater in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of Saint Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.4 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of New Street, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at parties in Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
- Schools near New Street include Meopham School (1.3 miles north-east)
Perfect for your party in New Street
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In New Street, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near New Street include Cobham College (3.6 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Towns and villages near New Street
Other catering in New Street
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why New Street hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And The cost guide.
What affects the price in New Street
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from New Street
Is New Street 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.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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