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Paella party catering in Hawkhurst, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Hawkhurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Hawkhurst
How our paella party catering works in Hawkhurst
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties.
For a party in Hawkhurst, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hawkhurst
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Planning a party in Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Hawkhurst, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Hawkhurst to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Collingwood Nature Reserve typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hawkhurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over TN18 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Hotel (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books paella party catering in Hawkhurst?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Hawkhurst hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hawkhurst
Is Hawkhurst close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What affects the price in Hawkhurst
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Hawkhurst, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Hawkhurst
- 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