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Paella party catering in Newbury, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Newbury and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in Newbury
About our paella party catering in Newbury
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for retirement and leaving parties and family get-togethers.
Country parties near Newbury suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Occasions we cook for in Newbury
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a party in Cromers Wood? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Party venues around Newbury
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a party in Newbury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Newbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Newbury to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Newbury include Belmont House and Gardens (4.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Teynham station is about 2.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newbury, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (2 miles north)
Nearby places to Newbury
More for events in Newbury
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Newbury hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Newbury
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
FAQs for Newbury
What’s the nearest station to Newbury for guests?
Teynham station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Newbury from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Newbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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