Greater London · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Barnehurst events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Barnehurst.
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building events
- Launches and open days
Corporate paella catering near Barnehurst
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
How our corporate paella catering works in Barnehurst
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. We are often asked to cater end-of-year celebrations and summer parties for staff, serving paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas.
London work events in Barnehurst frequently run to a tight lunch break, so we plan pans and serving points to feed people fast. Tell us about building access and loading. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Barnehurst (DA7, DA1, DA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price corporate paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Facilities approval and any site rules
As a London location, Barnehurst is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Barnehurst for staff parties and team days
Barnehurst is about 3 miles east of Welling, in Greater London. Whether your work event is in the middle of Barnehurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.5 miles north-west. With the A2000 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
Wherever your work event is in DA7, DA1 and DA8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a work event in a garden on Old Road, Grove Road and Manor Road or the roads around them. Barnehurst sits on or near the A2000, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. Nearby, we also cater work events in Bexley Riverside (1 mile north), Northumberland Heath (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-east), North End (1 mile east) and Barnes Cray (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexley Museum (1 mile south) and Erith and District Hospital (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include St Catherine's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Barn pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (0.7 miles north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Nearby places to Barnehurst
What else we do in Barnehurst
Why choose corporate paella catering in Barnehurst?
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Barnehurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Team-building days
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer staff parties
- Fundraisers
Historic houses near Barnehurst include Hall Place and Gardens (1 mile south-west) and Red House (1.7 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Questions from Barnehurst
Can you cook in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about parking in Barnehurst?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
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 make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater in Barnehurst?
We do. Barnehurst is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. After-work summer parties in Barnehurst have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Read more
- 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