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Paella party catering in Hawthorn, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hawthorn and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
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How our paella party catering works in Hawthorn
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and street and neighbourhood parties, with vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Hawthorn suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Why choose paella party catering in Hawthorn?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Common questions in Hawthorn
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Hawthorn from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hawthorn parties: what to know
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For a party in Hawthorn, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hawthorn. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Hawthorn to Canterbury (7 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west. Parks such as Bishopstone Cliffs normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Anywhere in CT6 and CT3, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road or the roads around them. With the A299 close by, Hawthorn is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover parties in Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Hawthorn includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hawthorn? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Hawthorn is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hawthorn
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
- 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