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Paella Catering for Hazel Street events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hazel Street and the surrounding area.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering near Hazel Street
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
About our paella catering in Hazel Street
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
Somewhere like Hazel Street, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Hazel Street
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hazel Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Hazel Street
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Hazel Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hazel Street: venues, travel and local tips
Hazel Street is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hazel Street and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hazel Street to Canterbury (30 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Hazel Street include Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Hazel Street is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Lamberhurst Road and Spelmonden Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Horsmonden (1 mile north-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-east), Capel Cross (1 mile east), Broad Ford (1 mile east) and Palmer's Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.6 miles north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Why choose live paella in Hazel Street?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Hazel Street stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Hazel Street
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Hazel Street close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
- 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