Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Church Hougham, Kent
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Church Hougham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer parties for staff
- Client and customer events
- Product launches and open days
Corporate paella catering for Church Hougham events
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Corporate paella catering in Church Hougham, made fresh on the day
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. We are often asked to cater training days and conferences and open days and launches, serving canapé tapas, paella lunches and bowl food.
An away day near Church Hougham is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Who books corporate paella catering in Church Hougham?
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Team days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Away days and office lunches
For staff and clients coming by train, Dover Priory station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Where we can cook in Church Hougham
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
What affects the price in Church Hougham
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Work events in Church Hougham: access and travel
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Church Hougham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Church Hougham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Church Hougham to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 64 miles from Church Hougham, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
For corporate paella catering in CT15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater work events in West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Church Hougham
Is Church Hougham close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Samphire Hoe Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you invoice the company?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how we work.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you come to Church Hougham?
We do. Church Hougham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Step by step
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 Church Hougham, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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