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Wedding Paella Catering in Newland Green
Planning wedding paella catering in Newland Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Live wedding paella catering in Newland Green
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Newland Green
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. For food for evening guests and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Newland Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Nearby places to Newland Green
What else we do in Newland Green
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What affects the price in Newland Green
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Weddings in Newland Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Newland Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Newland Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newland Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in TN27 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Newland Green for wedding paella catering include Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Newland Green questions
Is Newland Green close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Newland Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Newland Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Newland Green?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Newland Green book us for occasions like:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Pluckley station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- 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