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Live paella catering in Nash Street, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Nash Street. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering near Nash Street
Live paella in Nash Street: local details
Nash Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Nash Street and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Meopham station is about 0.7 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Istead Rise Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across DA13. Other places close to Nash Street for paella catering include Round Street (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-west), Meopham (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile south-east) and New Barn (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Meopham School (2 miles south)
Paella catering in Nash Street, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays, serving black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Nash Street, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Nash Street
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Nash Street? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Nash Street
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Parks such as Jeskyns usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Nash Street stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Nash Street
How far is Nash Street from London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Nash Street?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nash Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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