Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Aycliffe
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Aycliffe. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Team lunches
- Team-building events
- Customer events
Book corporate paella catering in Aycliffe
Where we can cook in Aycliffe
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
About our corporate paella catering in Aycliffe
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. We cook bowl food, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for charity days and company summer parties.
At country venues around Aycliffe, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Places near Aycliffe
What else we do in Aycliffe
What affects the price in Aycliffe
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Aycliffe for staff parties and team days
Aycliffe is about 1 mile south of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Aycliffe. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Aycliffe to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
For corporate paella catering in CT17 and CT15, we plan around your venue and timings. From Manor Road, Mount Road and Rugby Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Aycliffe for corporate paella catering include Maxton (1 mile north), Farthingloe (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (2 miles west), Dover (2 miles north) and River (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aycliffe include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Aycliffe include Astor College for the Arts (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (0.7 miles north)
Perfect for your work event in Aycliffe
It brings teams together.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Aycliffe and Kent:
- Customer events
- Team days
- Fundraisers
- Summer staff parties
Central London is about 66 miles from Aycliffe, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Aycliffe, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Aycliffe
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including Aycliffe
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Let us know how long people have to eat
The space is left clean and tidy.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Aycliffe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Aycliffe for guests?
The closest is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Aycliffe from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
- 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