Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Clapper Hill, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Clapper Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christmas parties
- Open days and launches
- Summer staff parties
Corporate paella catering in Clapper Hill
Corporate paella catering in Clapper Hill, cooked live
For client events, presentation matters: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. Whether it is end-of-year celebrations and team-building days, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
An away day near Clapper Hill is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Occasions we cook for in Clapper Hill
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Client and customer events
- Team-building days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Open days and launches
Historic houses near Clapper Hill include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Also near Clapper Hill
Also in Clapper Hill
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
Clapper Hill for staff parties and team days
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in Clapper Hill and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Clapper Hill to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Central London is about 42 miles from Clapper Hill, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, Headcorn station is about 4.8 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater work events in Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. After-work summer parties in Clapper Hill have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
FAQs for Clapper Hill
How far is Clapper Hill from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Clapper Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What affects the price in Clapper Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Clapper Hill and the whole of Kent
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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