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Corporate Paella Catering in Basted
Looking for corporate paella catering in Basted? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team days
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering near Basted
Corporate paella catering in Basted, made fresh on the day
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. For office lunches and away days and company summer parties, we can cook Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Basted suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Work events in Basted: access and travel
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your work event in Basted, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Basted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.4 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in TN15 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Basted Mill and Plough Hill; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (under half a mile south)
Places near Basted
Other catering in Basted
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Tell us how long the food break is
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Basted hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Basted and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. December events in Basted are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Common questions in Basted
Do you come out to small places like Basted?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How does payment work for businesses?
We’ll explain booking and payment when you enquire.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Basted?
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Basted, people book us for occasions like:
- Product launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
- Team lunches
- Fundraisers
Central London is about 23 miles from Basted, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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