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Paella party catering in Newington, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Newington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Newington events
Paella party catering in Newington, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Whether it is neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Country parties near Newington suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Newington parties: what to know
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Newington and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Folkestone West station is about 1.8 miles away. Historic houses near Newington include Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Newington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Here we cover the CT18, CT20 and CT19 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Newington, we cover Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer party in Newington stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, 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 everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Newington
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Newington, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Newington
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What else we do in Newington
Common questions in Newington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Newington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
- 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