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Paella Catering in Hawthorn
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hawthorn.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering near Hawthorn
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Hawthorn
- We cover Hawthorn and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
About our paella catering in Hawthorn
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. Whether it is garden get-togethers and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Hawthorn, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Hawthorn: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hawthorn for guests?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Confirm allergies by email
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Who books paella catering in Hawthorn?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Hawthorn and Kent:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Milestone birthday parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Hawthorn: venues, travel and local tips
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Hawthorn or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hawthorn to Canterbury (7 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Bishopstone Cliffs generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Hawthorn is within about 3 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in CT6 and CT3, we can cook for your guests. From Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A299 close by, Hawthorn is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include 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). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
Towns and villages near Hawthorn
Other catering in Hawthorn
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Hawthorn? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Hawthorn
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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