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Wedding paella catering in Newchurch, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Newchurch.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Newchurch events
Wedding paella catering in Newchurch, made fresh on the day
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We’re frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and evening food for extra guests, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Newchurch, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newchurch
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Also in Newchurch
Why choose live paella in Newchurch?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Newchurch and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Newchurch? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Newchurch weddings: local tips
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Newchurch and the surrounding area. Newchurch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Newchurch to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Orlestone Forest nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Newchurch suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wedding paella catering in TN29 is planned around your venue and timings. From Links Close, Church View and Patchways or a nearby road, we can cook there. For weddings 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Newchurch includes Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Bull Public House (under half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Newchurch questions
Do you come out to small places like Newchurch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Newchurch for guests?
Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newchurch.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Newchurch, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
- 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