Medway · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Chatham Waterfront
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Chatham Waterfront and Medway, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Fundraisers
- Client hospitality
- Conference lunches
Planning an event in Chatham Waterfront?
Corporate paella catering in Chatham Waterfront, made fresh on the day
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. We cook bowl food, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re frequently booked for christmas parties and team-building events.
For businesses around Chatham Waterfront, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Let us know about the site. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. December events in Chatham Waterfront are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Chatham Waterfront
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Also near Chatham Waterfront
Other catering in Chatham Waterfront
Chatham Waterfront for staff parties and team days
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. For a work event in Chatham Waterfront, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Chatham Waterfront has its own station, Chatham station. By road, Chatham Waterfront is on or near the A231, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
We cook at work events all over the ME4, ME1 and ME7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a work event in a garden on New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane. You’ll find Chatham Waterfront on the A231, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Chatham Waterfront, we also cover Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include King's Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Chatham Waterfront?
It’s memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Chatham Waterfront:
- Product launches and open days
- Team-building events
- Summer staff parties
- Team lunches
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (0.8 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.6 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Questions from Chatham Waterfront
What’s the nearest station to Chatham Waterfront for guests?
Chatham Waterfront has its own station: Chatham station.
Could we have live paella in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can we pay by invoice?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will talk you through it.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What documents can you provide?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we’ll respond.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we’ll see what works.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
How we price corporate paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Chatham Waterfront, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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