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Corporate paella catering in Bedgebury Cross, Kent
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Bedgebury Cross: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Client hospitality
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conference lunches
Corporate paella catering near Bedgebury Cross
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, 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. December events in Bedgebury Cross are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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About our corporate paella catering in Bedgebury Cross
For client events, presentation matters: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Popular choices include paella lunches, bowl food and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater team lunches and training days and conferences.
Team away days in the countryside around Bedgebury Cross suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Towns and villages near Bedgebury Cross
More for events in Bedgebury Cross
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ask staff about diets in advance
The space is left clean and tidy.
Bowl food for standing events.
Business events near Bedgebury Cross
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a work event in Bedgebury Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bedgebury Cross. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bedgebury Cross to Canterbury (30 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. Whether your work event is on Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Bedgebury Cross for corporate paella catering include Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Bedgebury Cross, and we will put together a menu and price.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Bedgebury Cross: your questions answered
Is Bedgebury Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Bedgebury Cross close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will check with your facilities team.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Occasions we cook for in Bedgebury Cross
It brings teams together around the pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bedgebury Cross, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Away days and office lunches
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
- Fundraisers
Bedgebury Cross is about 37 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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