Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Bean 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 Bean.
- Office lunches and away days
- Client hospitality
- Training days and conferences
Corporate paella catering in Bean
About our corporate paella catering in Bean
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. Whether it is team lunches and team days, we’ll put together a menu of bowl food, paella lunches and Spanish desserts and more.
For rural venues near Bean, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Bean
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. After-work summer parties in Bean have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How we price corporate paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. 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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Bean questions
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.
What’s the nearest station to Bean for guests?
Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bean
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Occasions we cook for in Bean
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bean and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Training days and conferences
- Team lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
By road, Bean is on or near the B255, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Business events near Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. From the centre of Bean to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bean is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Bean to London (about 17 miles away).
Central London is about 17 miles from Bean, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in DA2, we can cook for your guests. From High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the B255 close by, Bean is easy for us to reach for your work event. For work events just outside Bean, we cover Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Bean includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Also in Bean
- 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