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Paella Party Catering for Hazelwood events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hazelwood and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Hazelwood events
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Paella party catering for your party in Hazelwood
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Hazelwood. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and neighbourhood celebrations, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Near Hazelwood, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Hazelwood until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose live paella in Hazelwood?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Hazelwood parties: what to know
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hazelwood. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Down House (1 mile west) and Quebec House (4.7 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hazelwood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Hazelwood includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find George and Dragon pub (0.9 miles west)
Common questions in Hazelwood
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Hazelwood?
Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
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What affects the price in Hazelwood
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Hazelwood
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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