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Wedding paella catering in Newington, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Newington.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Newington events
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Newington
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Wedding paella catering in Newington, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We are frequently asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and rustic barn weddings, with evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Newington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
What affects the price in Newington
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
For event organisers in Newington
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Newington at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Newington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
FAQs for Newington
Is Newington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Newington?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you offer tastings?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Perfect for your wedding in Newington
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.8 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
Live paella or other catering?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Newington
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Newington and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Newington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Newington include Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Tolsford Hill is close by, and the countryside around Newington suits an outdoor reception. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in CT18, CT20 and CT19, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Newington, we also 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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