Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Chainhurst events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Chainhurst. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Office lunches and away days
- Conferences and training days
- Client and customer events
Book corporate paella catering in Chainhurst
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
Corporate paella catering in Chainhurst, cooked live
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. On the menu are canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for charity days and christmas parties.
Team away days in the countryside around Chainhurst suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Events we cater in Chainhurst
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Chainhurst, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Charity days
- Away days and office lunches
- Client hospitality
- Product launches and open days
Central London is about 32 miles from Chainhurst, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your work event?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Chainhurst hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Chainhurst questions
Which station should guests use for Chainhurst?
Marden station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Is Chainhurst close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. December events in Chainhurst are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Chainhurst
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Get facilities approval early
- Share the timings for food
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Work events in Chainhurst: access and travel
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Chainhurst will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Chainhurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chainhurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Marden station, about 2 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of the TN12 postcode area. Whether your work event is on Raynham Villas and Hunton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover work events in Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
- 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