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Corporate paella catering in Chitty, Kent
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 makes the food a highlight of your work event in Chitty.
- Team days
- Client hospitality
- Christmas parties
Live corporate paella catering in Chitty
Corporate paella catering in Chitty, cooked live
For client events, presentation matters: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. For open days and launches and team-building events, we can cook Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Chitty suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Chitty for staff parties and team days
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Work events in Chitty are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chitty is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 57 miles from Chitty, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cater work events across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater work events in Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Chitty includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Towns and villages near Chitty
What else we do in Chitty
The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chitty
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Chitty
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Chitty?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces often work, if the building allows it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can staff get involved?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
How we price corporate paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. In Chitty, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Chitty
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and away days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Training days and conferences
- Team-building events
For staff and clients coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- 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