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Corporate paella catering in Ashley, 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 in Ashley.
- Away days and office lunches
- End-of-year celebrations
- Product launches and open days
Live corporate paella catering in Ashley
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Ashley
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Whether it is client and customer events and away days and office lunches, we can cook paella lunches, Spanish desserts and bowl food and more.
For rural venues near Ashley, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Ashley?
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ashley, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Client and customer events
- Training days and conferences
- Launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
Historic houses near Ashley include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (4.9 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
FAQs for Ashley
Is Ashley close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What documents can you provide?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Ashley?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. In Ashley, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashley
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Ashley and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Ashley for staff parties and team days
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ashley and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ashley to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Ashley is about 64 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 2.4 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Your work event could be at a home on Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road. If your venue is just outside Ashley, we also cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
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What affects the price in Ashley
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Think about shade and seating
- Get facilities approval early
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
- 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