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Wedding paella catering in Hawley, Kent
Planning wedding paella catering in Hawley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering near Hawley
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Hawley, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hawley
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Hawley frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Getting married in Hawley?
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Hawley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Planning photos in Darenth Country Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the DA2 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road. We also cook at weddings in Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Hawley include Leigh Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Four Lymes pub (less than half a mile north)
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Hawley
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Hawley and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What affects the price in Hawley
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books wedding paella catering in Hawley?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hawley book us for events such as:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Historic houses near Hawley include Hall Place and Gardens (3.3 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (4.6 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Nearby places to Hawley
Also in Hawley
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Hawley questions
Do you come out to small places like Hawley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hawley close to London?
About 15 miles from central London.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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