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Paella party catering in Newchurch, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Newchurch? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near Newchurch
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About our paella party catering in Newchurch
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. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and baby celebrations.
Country parties near Newchurch suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Newchurch, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Towns and villages near Newchurch
Other catering in Newchurch
Occasions we cook for in Newchurch
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Newchurch hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Newchurch and the whole of Kent
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Newchurch parties: what to know
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Newchurch. Newchurch is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Newchurch to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west.
Paella party catering in TN29 is planned around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Links Close, Church View and Patchways. For parties just outside Newchurch, we cover St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Black Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Newchurch: your questions answered
How far is Newchurch from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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