Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Barrowhill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Barrowhill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Conference lunches
- Client and customer events
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering for Barrowhill events
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
About our corporate paella catering in Barrowhill
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. We’re frequently asked to cater away days and office lunches and charity days, with vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
Team away days in the countryside around Barrowhill suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
What affects the price in Barrowhill
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barrowhill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
Corporate events around Barrowhill
Barrowhill is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. For a work event in Barrowhill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Barrowhill. Barrowhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Barrowhill to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1 mile east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Barrowhill is about 55 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests. Your work event could be at a home on Barrow Hill, Bernhurst Close and Meadow Grove or the roads around them. We also cook at work events in Westenhanger (1 mile east), Newingreen (1 mile south-east), Berwick (2 miles south-east), Lympne (2 miles south-east) and West Hythe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Barrowhill includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Towns and villages near Barrowhill
What else we do in Barrowhill
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Barrowhill, 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 confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Live paella or other catering?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Events in Barrowhill and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from Barrowhill
How far is Barrowhill from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Barrowhill for guests?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
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.
How does payment work for businesses?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Get facilities approval early
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
- 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