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Paella Party Catering for Ivy Hatch events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Ivy Hatch.
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Ivy Hatch?
How our paella party catering works in Ivy Hatch
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. For wakes and memorial gatherings and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Ivy Hatch suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Ivy Hatch parties: what to know
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN15, we will come to your venue or garden. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ivy Hatch to London (22 miles away).
Historic houses near Ivy Hatch include Ightham Mote (0.7 miles south) and Old Soar Manor (2.1 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ivy Hatch, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Ivy Hatch for paella party catering include Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Ivy Hatch? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose live paella in Ivy Hatch?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Ivy Hatch and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose paella party catering in Ivy Hatch?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Ivy Hatch Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Ivy Hatch stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Also near Ivy Hatch
What else we do in Ivy Hatch
Your questions about paella party catering in Ivy Hatch
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ivy Hatch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
- 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