Kent · England
Paella party catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Hawkenbury.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Hawkenbury
How our paella party catering works in Hawkenbury
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include birthday parties and anniversary celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Hawkenbury is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Planning a party in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Hawkenbury. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hawkenbury to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hawkenbury, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN12, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hawkenbury hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Who books paella party catering in Hawkenbury?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hawkenbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Hawkenbury, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hawkenbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Hawkenbury questions
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Hawkenbury for guests?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
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More for events in Hawkenbury
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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