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Festival Paella Catering in Hawthorn
Looking for festival paella catering in Hawthorn? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Hawthorn
About our festival paella catering in Hawthorn
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Whether it’s crew, volunteer and VIP catering and community events and open days, we can cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
Rural events near Hawthorn can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hawthorn
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Hawthorn, and we will plan access and set-up. Hawthorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Events in parks such as Bishopstone Cliffs need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in CT6 and CT3, we can bring festival paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road. Hawthorn sits on or near the A299, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Hawthorn, we also cover Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hawthorn include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Hawthorn: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hawthorn?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Hawthorn?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Where we can cook in Hawthorn
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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’ll do the cooking.
Why choose festival paella catering in Hawthorn?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hawthorn and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Nearby places to Hawthorn
Also in Hawthorn
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hawthorn
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, events in Hawthorn stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Read more
- 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