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Corporate Paella Catering in Chartham Hatch
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Chartham Hatch and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Training days and conferences
- Launches and open days
Corporate paella catering near Chartham Hatch
Chartham Hatch for staff parties and team days
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. For a work event in Chartham Hatch, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chartham Hatch. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Chartham Hatch is about 50 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a work event on streets such as Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road. We also cook at work events in Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
A little further out are Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Chartham Hatch includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Chartham Hatch
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. Popular choices include paella lunches, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we’re often booked for charity days and team days.
An away day near Chartham Hatch is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a Christmas party in Chartham Hatch, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Chartham Hatch
Other catering in Chartham Hatch
FAQs for Chartham Hatch
Is Chartham Hatch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in No Man's Orchard?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Tell us how long the food break is
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Occasions we cook for in Chartham Hatch
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Away days and office lunches
- Training days and conferences
- Charity days
- Client hospitality
For staff and clients coming by train, Chartham station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
For event organisers in Chartham Hatch
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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