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Corporate paella catering in Chalk, Kent
Looking for corporate paella catering in Chalk? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer staff parties
- Team days
- Office lunches and away days
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Work events in Chalk: access and travel
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Chalk, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chalk. We cater in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Gravesend station, about 2 miles west. Historic houses near Chalk include Cobham College (2.8 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.4 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a work event on streets such as Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road. We also cook at work events in Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Westcourt Primary School (0.8 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (1.1 miles west)
Corporate paella catering in Chalk, cooked live
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Typical bookings include team days and end-of-year celebrations, with Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food.
For rural venues near Chalk, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
How we price corporate paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
Questions from Chalk
Can you cook in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Chalk from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That’s one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can staff get involved?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
For event organisers in Chalk
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Chalk are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
- 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