Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Bishopstone, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Bishopstone and the surrounding area.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Customer events
Corporate paella catering for Bishopstone events
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Bishopstone
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and service from the pan keeps queues short. We cook vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for team-building days and training days and conferences.
For businesses around Bishopstone, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Let us know about the site. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Work events in Bishopstone: access and travel
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your work event in Bishopstone, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Bishopstone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Bishopstone is about 55 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cover work events in every part of the CT6 postcode area. From Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bishopstone include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Perfect for your work event in Bishopstone
It brings teams together around the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Bishopstone and Kent:
- Client and customer events
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and launches
- Team-building events
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Get facilities approval early
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Bishopstone: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Bishopstone from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we pay by invoice?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a Christmas party in Bishopstone, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Nearby places to Bishopstone
What else we do in Bishopstone
- 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