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Wedding Paella Catering for Nackington events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Nackington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
Planning an event in Nackington?
How our wedding paella catering works in Nackington
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include blessings and vow renewals and farm and barn venues, with Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Near Nackington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
About the dishes
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Nackington weddings: local tips
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Weddings in Nackington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Nackington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 1.7 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Nackington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Nackington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Nackington include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Nackington hosts choose us
- We cover Nackington and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Nackington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Nackington
Is Nackington close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Nackington for guests?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Nackington?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Nackington suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
- 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