Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Colt's Hill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Colt's Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office lunches and away days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Charity and fundraising events
Planning an event in Colt's Hill?
Colt's Hill questions
Is Colt's Hill close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Colt's Hill?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What paperwork do you have?
Let us know what’s required, and we’ll send what you need.
Corporate paella catering in Colt's Hill, cooked live
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. Whether it is client hospitality and summer staff parties, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
Team away days in the countryside around Colt's Hill suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Work events in Colt's Hill: access and travel
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your work event in Colt's Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cater work events across the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a work event on streets such as Colts Hill and Maidstone Road. We also cook at work events in Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Colt's Hill, and we will put together a menu and price.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. After-work summer parties in Colt's Hill have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Colt's Hill
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
Who books corporate paella catering in Colt's Hill?
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Charity days
- Summer parties for staff
- End-of-year celebrations
- Open days and launches
Colt's Hill is about 30 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella pans serve many people quickly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Colt's Hill hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including Colt's Hill
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Towns and villages near Colt's Hill
More for events in Colt's Hill
- 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