Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Abbey Gate, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Abbey Gate. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer staff parties
- Team-building events
- Charity and fundraising events
Book corporate paella catering in Abbey Gate
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. After-work summer parties in Abbey Gate have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
About our corporate paella catering in Abbey Gate
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. Whether it is conference lunches and team days, we can cook canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts and more.
An away day near Abbey Gate is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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Events we cater in Abbey Gate
It brings teams together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Abbey Gate, people book us for occasions like:
- Launches and open days
- Company summer parties
- Team lunches
- End-of-year celebrations
Historic houses near Abbey Gate include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Bowl food for standing events.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Work events in Abbey Gate: access and travel
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Whether your work event is in the middle of Abbey Gate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
By road, Abbey Gate is on or near the M20, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in ME14 and ME16, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your work event is on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Abbey Gate is on the M20, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For work events just outside Abbey Gate, we cover Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (under half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Abbey Gate include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Abbey Gate
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Abbey Gate and across Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Abbey Gate
Is Abbey Gate too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What affects the price in Abbey Gate
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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