Authentic Spanish paella in Hawthorn — 20km from our kitchen, $60–$80 travel fee, full setup.
Hawthorn's inner-eastern character — Victorian terraces, leafy streets along the Yarra, Glenferrie Road running through the middle — creates an entertaining culture that's both high-standard and genuinely relaxed. People here host because they enjoy it, and a live paella fits that mood: serious cooking done in front of guests, without asking them to sit down before the food's ready.
We've catered Hawthorn events in period home gardens where a fig tree shades the setup, at Swinburne University function spaces, and at private dinners using the suburb's café strip as a pre-dinner drinks location before moving guests to a home setting. The Yarra River access also makes Hawthorn Park worth considering for larger outdoor events.
Hawthorn is 20km from Aspendale, Zone 2: a $60–$80 travel fee applies, confirmed in your quote. We cover Hawthorn regularly via the Eastern Freeway.
Make your celebration unforgettable with live paella and a full Spanish spread.
Impress clients and reward your team with a premium Spanish catering experience.
An intimate dining experience tailored to you, in the comfort of your own home.
Seafood, meat or vegetarian — all cooked fresh on-site with premium ingredients.
Watch your paella come to life — the sizzle, the steam, the theatre of it all is part of the event.
We never compromise on quality — only the finest produce makes it into our paella pans.
Pans, burners, serving equipment, ingredients — we arrive fully equipped and leave your space spotless.
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Hawthorn sits in our Zone 2 — a travel fee applies and will be shown clearly in your quote. Our pricing is always quoted transparently — no hidden fees.
| Zone | Distance from Aspendale | Travel Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 0 – 15 km | No surcharge |
| Zone 2 | 15 – 30 km | $60 – $80 |
| Zone 3 | 30 – 45 km | Quote on request |
Swinburne University has multiple function spaces that allow external caterers, ranging from intimate courtyard settings to larger event lawns. The Yarra River precinct between Hawthorn and Kew also provides permit-accessible outdoor event space for groups comfortable with a park setting.
Private gardens along the Yarra-facing streets of Hawthorn are some of Melbourne's most generous inner-suburban outdoor spaces — period homes with established gardens that accommodate 50–80 guests with proper room for the setup. We've cooked in gardens where the fig trees are taller than the house and the guests arrive through a heritage front gate.
Hawthorn's inner-eastern professional community generates strong corporate entertaining demand — client dinners, team events for firms based in the Glenferrie Road precinct, and end-of-year celebrations for businesses that want something more distinctive than a restaurant booking. We cater these events both at private residences and at Swinburne and other institutional venues.
Private milestone celebrations are equally common — 50th and 60th birthday parties in heritage gardens, anniversary dinners for couples who've lived in Hawthorn for decades, and family reunion events where the guest list spans three generations and the food needs to land well for all of them.
Yes — Hawthorn is Zone 2, 20km from Aspendale. A $60–$80 travel fee applies, confirmed in your quote.
We've catered at Swinburne before. Contact their events team to confirm external caterer arrangements, then book us.
Yes — we cater corporate client dinners and team events regularly in Hawthorn. We provide formal invoicing and dietary documentation.
Get in touch today and we'll put together a quote for your Hawthorn event.
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