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Wedding paella catering in Hazelwood, Kent
Looking for wedding paella catering in Hazelwood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
Planning an event in Hazelwood?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hazelwood
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. On the menu are table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re regularly asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
Near Hazelwood, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Hazelwood?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hazelwood book us for occasions like:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For outdoor photos, Downe Bank Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Hazelwood suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
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What else we do in Hazelwood
FAQs for Hazelwood
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hazelwood.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Hazelwood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hazelwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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 will do the cooking.
Weddings in Hazelwood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. For wedding paella catering in Hazelwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Hazelwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hazelwood to London (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (1 mile west) and Quebec House (4.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: Chelsfield station is about 2.1 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in TN14 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Hazelwood, we cover 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Not far away are 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)
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
What affects the price in Hazelwood
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hazelwood, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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