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Corporate paella catering in Birchden, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Birchden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Conferences and training days
- Team lunches
- Open days and launches
Corporate paella catering for Birchden events
Events we cater in Birchden
It gets colleagues talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Away days and office lunches
- Open days and launches
- Summer parties for staff
- Client and customer events
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (0.8 miles north) and Bassetts Manor (4.4 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
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Corporate paella catering in Birchden, cooked live
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and paella lunches, and typical bookings are for conferences and training days and team days.
An away day near Birchden is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Get facilities approval early
The space is left clean and tidy.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
FAQs for Birchden
Is Birchden close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can the team help cook?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will see what works.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that is part of the event, live paella stands out. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Birchden
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Also near Birchden
What else we do in Birchden
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. December events in Birchden are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- 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’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Corporate events around Birchden
Birchden is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Birchden to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Birchden to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south. Central London is about 30 miles from Birchden, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in TN3, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Groombridge (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (2 miles north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.9 miles west) and The Corn Exchange (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How we price corporate paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Birchden? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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