Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Ash, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ash.
- Away days and office lunches
- Product launches and open days
- Team-building events
Planning an event in Ash?
Corporate paella catering in Ash, made fresh on the day
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. Popular choices include canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and bowl food, and typical bookings are for team-building events and office lunches and away days.
An away day near Ash is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Other catering in Ash
Ash: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Ash for guests?
Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll confirm with facilities.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can we pay by invoice?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will talk you through it.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Tell us what you’d like.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
What corporate paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. After-work summer parties in Ash have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Corporate events around Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Ash will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Longfield station is about 2.8 miles away. Ash is about 19 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the TN15 and DA3 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. From Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For work events just outside Ash, we cover West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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