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Live paella catering in Nackington, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Nackington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Nackington events
Common questions in Nackington
Which station should guests use for Nackington?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you come to Nackington?
We do. We cook at events in Nackington and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Paella catering for your event in Nackington
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for birthday celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties.
For a rural spot like Nackington, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Nackington
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About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nackington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Perfect for your event in Nackington
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Planning live paella in Nackington
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For paella catering in Nackington, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Nackington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 1.7 miles north. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nackington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Nackington, we cover Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Nackington include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Nackington until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Planning paella catering in Nackington? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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