Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Nonington events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Nonington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Nonington
Perfect for your party in Nonington
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Nonington:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Nonington include Goodnestone Park (1.4 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
Paella party catering in Nonington, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Nonington, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Party venues around Nonington
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Nonington. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Nonington to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 0.8 miles west. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nonington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise or the roads around them. Other places close to Nonington for paella party catering include Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Places near Nonington
What else we do in Nonington
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Nonington: your questions answered
Is Nonington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Nonington from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you cover Nonington?
We do. Nonington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Nonington stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Nonington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
- 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