A wedding feeding 300 people can't run on charcoal in the rain. Event gas supply is logistics — here's how caterers do it right.

Sizing for Events

  • 13kg cylinders — the caterer's workhorse. Most field stoves run on them; portable, exchangeable.
  • How many? Rule of thumb: 1 × 13kg per 100–150 meals cooked. For 300 guests: 2–3 cylinders — and always one spare.
  • 50kg — for static large events (cooking on-site all day) — fewer swaps, more stability.

Event-Day Planning

  1. Order ahead — book delivery to the venue the day before, not the morning of.
  2. Stage the cylinders — upright, ventilated, away from guest traffic and ignition sources.
  3. Test before service — light every burner an hour before you need it.
  4. Spare cylinder + spare regulator — events die on single points of failure.
  5. Designate a gas manager — one person owns valves, swaps and leak checks.

Transport Rules

  • Cylinders upright and secured in the vehicle — never rolling loose.
  • Valves closed and capped during transport.
  • Ventilate the vehicle — windows cracked.
  • No smoking near the cylinders — ever.

Field Kitchen Safety

  • Cooking area cordoned from guests — especially children.
  • Hoses routed where feet can't trip them.
  • Fire extinguisher or sand bucket at the cooking line.
  • Same leak rules apply — smell gas = close valve, ventilate, follow the steps.

After the Event

  • Close all valves before loading out.
  • Return empties for exchange — don't leave them at the venue.
  • Inspect hoses before the next job — field work is hard on equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you deliver cylinders to a venue?

Yes — PataGas delivers to event venues across Nairobi; book at least a day ahead for timing.

What's the most common event gas failure?

A single cylinder emptying mid-service with no spare — always over-provision by one.

Do caterers need special equipment?

High-output field burners need a high-pressure regulator — different from home gear. Tell us your setup when ordering.

Cooking for a crowd? Book event delivery — cylinders staged at your venue on time. Plan supply →