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Live paella catering in Nash, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Nash. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering near Nash
Paella catering for your event in Nash
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Popular choices include black rice, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for staff parties and work lunches and festivals, fairs and school events.
Somewhere as small as Nash, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Nash, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella in Nash: local details
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Nash will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Nash is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Adisham station is about 3.7 miles away.
Paella catering in CT3 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Nash for paella catering include Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Nash
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in Nash?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Nash hosts choose us
- We cover Nash and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
FAQs for Nash
Can you cater a reception after a service at Elmstone Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Nash for guests?
Adisham station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Also near Nash
Other catering in Nash
- 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