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Corporate Paella Catering in Chilmington Green
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Chilmington Green.
- Fundraisers
- Conference lunches
- Open days and launches
Planning an event in Chilmington Green?
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Chilmington Green
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Whether it is away days and office lunches and customer events, we will put together a menu of bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas for your guests.
An away day near Chilmington Green is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
The space is left clean and tidy.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chilmington Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
Towns and villages near Chilmington Green
Also in Chilmington Green
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. For a Christmas party in Chilmington Green, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- 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 live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Business events near Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Chilmington Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Ashford International station is about 2.3 miles away. Chilmington Green is about 47 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN23, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Chilmington Green, we also cover Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Chilmington Green
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Team-building days
- Team lunches
- Conferences and training days
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1.9 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Chilmington Green
Is Chilmington Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can the team help cook?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Why choose live paella in Chilmington Green?
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- We cover Chilmington Green and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What affects the price in Chilmington Green
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
- 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