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Paella Party Catering for Hockenden events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Hockenden.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Hockenden?
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Hockenden is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Hockenden, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and celebrations of life, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros.
In a small place like Hockenden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
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Why choose live paella in Hockenden?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Hockenden and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hockenden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in Hockenden
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hockenden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Parties in Hockenden: gardens, venues and local tips
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Hockenden and nearby villages. Hockenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Hockenden include Hall Place and Gardens (3.2 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Parks such as Foots Cray Meadows normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Hockenden is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the BR8 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Hockenden for paella party catering include Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Hockenden include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Hockenden: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hockenden for guests?
Swanley station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Is Hockenden close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hockenden?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Where we can cook in Hockenden
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Perfect for your party in Hockenden
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Swanley station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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