Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Bircholt Forstal
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Bircholt Forstal.
- Team-building events
- Open days and launches
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering for Bircholt Forstal events
Why choose live paella in Bircholt Forstal?
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Bircholt Forstal hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How our corporate paella catering works in Bircholt Forstal
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. We are frequently asked to cater conference lunches and summer parties for staff, with bowl food, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Team away days in the countryside around Bircholt Forstal suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Planning a team event in Bircholt Forstal
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Bircholt Forstal is about 53 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.8 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Bircholt Forstal, we also cover Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bircholt Forstal include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. December events in Bircholt Forstal are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Your questions about corporate paella catering in Bircholt Forstal
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Bircholt Forstal?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bircholt Forstal.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can staff get involved?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we’ll see what works.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Bircholt Forstal?
It’s fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bircholt Forstal and Kent:
- Away days and office lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas parties
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
Also near Bircholt Forstal
What else we do in Bircholt Forstal
- 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