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Corporate paella catering in Aylesham, Kent
Looking for corporate paella catering in Aylesham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Launches and open days
- Team lunches
Corporate paella catering near Aylesham
Who books corporate paella catering in Aylesham?
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Aylesham:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team days
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and launches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Aylesham station is in Aylesham itself.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
Corporate paella catering in Aylesham, cooked live
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. For conferences and training days and open days and launches, we can cook bowl food, canapé tapas and paella lunches for your guests.
For businesses around Aylesham, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Tell us about the site and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Aylesham
Is Aylesham close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
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.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What documents can you provide?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll send what you need.
Can you cook at our office?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater a winter event?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
About the dishes
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Get facilities approval early
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning a team event in Aylesham
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Aylesham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Aylesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Aylesham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Aylesham is about 59 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cater work events across CT3. We can cater a work event on streets such as Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way. If your venue is just outside Aylesham, we also cover Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Aylesham hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. December events in Aylesham are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
What affects the price in Aylesham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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More for events in Aylesham
- 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