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Paella Catering in St Nicholas at Wade
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in St Nicholas at Wade.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in St Nicholas at Wade
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In St Nicholas at Wade, 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’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in St Nicholas at Wade, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include vegan paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
Somewhere like St Nicholas at Wade, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
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Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in St Nicholas at Wade
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Questions from St Nicholas at Wade
Is St Nicholas at Wade close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook near the sea around St Nicholas at Wade?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Paella catering around St Nicholas at Wade
St Nicholas at Wade is about 5 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your event in St Nicholas at Wade will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. St Nicholas at Wade is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near St Nicholas at Wade include Quex Park (3 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of St Nicholas at Wade, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in CT7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on The Street, Orchard Close and Wotton Court or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Sarre (1 mile south-west), Monkton (1 mile south-east), Hoo (2 miles south-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles south) and West Stourmouth (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles south-west), Margate (6 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.8 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it 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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella catering in St Nicholas at Wade?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Saint Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Have seats for most of your guests
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
- 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