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Paella party catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hawkenbury and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Hawkenbury?
Paella party catering in Hawkenbury, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for big birthdays and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
For a party in Hawkenbury, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hawkenbury
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
- Have bins ready
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Events we cater in Hawkenbury
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Hawkenbury and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near Hawkenbury include Groombridge Place (3.9 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Hawkenbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hawkenbury, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hawkenbury
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater in Hawkenbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hawkenbury. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Also near Hawkenbury
Also in Hawkenbury
Hosting a paella party in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hawkenbury. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Dunorlan Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Peter's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Hawkenbury is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN2 and TN1, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Hawkenbury include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hawkenbury pub (under half a mile south-west)
- 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