Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Ashford, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ashford.
- Open days and launches
- Summer parties for staff
- End-of-year celebrations
Book corporate paella catering in Ashford
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ashford
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
Corporate paella catering in Ashford, made fresh on the day
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 christmas and end-of-year parties and conferences and training days, we can cook bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches and more.
Work events in Ashford can be at offices, business parks or hired venues. We need a ventilated spot and the site’s permission to cook. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Share the timings for food
- Have water and soft drinks available
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Work events in Ashford: access and travel
Ashford is in Kent. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Ashford and the surrounding area. Ashford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ashford to Canterbury (13 miles away).
By road, Ashford is on or near the A20 and A28, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Ashford has its own station, Ashford International station. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over the TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. From Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Ashford sits on or near the A20 and A28, which makes travel to your work event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for work events.
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashford include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Ashford include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Locomotive pub (within half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashford
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Common questions in Ashford
Can you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Ashford close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Ashford?
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Ashford, people book us for events such as:
- Away days and office lunches
- Team-building days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Client hospitality
Ashford is about 48 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. December events in Ashford are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
What corporate paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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