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Corporate Paella Catering for Chestfield events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Chestfield and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Charity days
- Training days and conferences
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering in Chestfield
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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. December events in Chestfield are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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How our corporate paella catering works in Chestfield
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. We’re often asked to cater away days and office lunches and summer parties for staff, serving paella lunches, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella.
An away day near Chestfield is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose live paella in Chestfield?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Chestfield hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
Chestfield for staff parties and team days
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the CT5 area, we can bring the pans to you. Chestfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
For staff and clients coming by train, Chestfield & Swalecliffe station is in Chestfield itself. Central London is about 51 miles from Chestfield, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cover work events in every part of the CT5 postcode area and the streets around it. From Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Chestfield sits on or near the A2990, which makes travel to your work event easy. For work events just outside Chestfield, we cover Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chestfield include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Chestfield include The Whitstable School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (0.7 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
FAQs for Chestfield
Which station should guests use for Chestfield?
Chestfield has its own station: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
Is Chestfield close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can we pay by invoice?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through it.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chestfield.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Events we cater in Chestfield
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Chestfield book us for events such as:
- Customer events
- Summer parties for staff
- Away days and office lunches
- Conference lunches
With the A2990 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
How we price corporate paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Think about shade and seating
- Share the timings for food
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
- 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