Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Acol, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Acol.
- Team lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Acol?
Corporate paella catering in Acol, cooked live
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. On the menu are Spanish desserts, paella lunches and canapé tapas, and we’re frequently booked for conferences and training days and launches and open days.
Team away days in the countryside around Acol suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. After-work summer parties in Acol have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We adapt if timings change.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Planning a team event in Acol
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. For a work event in Acol, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Acol. Acol is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Acol is about 61 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (0.8 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Wherever your work event is in CT7, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. From The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover work events in Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include King Ethelbert School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Acol?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Acol
Is Acol close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook near the sea around Acol?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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