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Paella party catering in Newington, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Newington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for Newington events
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Paella party catering in Newington, made fresh on the day
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. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and neighbourhood celebrations, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Around Newington, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Why choose paella party catering in Newington?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Christopher's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Newington
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Also in Newington
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Hosting a paella party in Newington
Newington is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Newington. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (3.4 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in CT12, CT11 and CT10 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on Gwyn Road, Haine Road and Leigh Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Newington include the A254 and A256, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Haine (1 mile north-west), Manston (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile north) and Flete (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Newington include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.7 miles east) and St George's Boys School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Newington, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Your questions about paella party catering in Newington
Which station should guests use for Newington?
Ramsgate station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at St Christopher's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
- 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