Medway · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Cooling Street events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Cooling Street and across Medway.
- Client hospitality
- Company summer parties
- Open days and launches
Book corporate paella catering in Cooling Street
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. December events in Cooling Street are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate paella catering in Cooling Street, cooked live
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. Popular choices include canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for launches and open days and company summer parties.
Team away days in the countryside around Cooling Street suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Cooling Street hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Cooling Street and across Medway
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Also near Cooling Street
Also in Cooling Street
Corporate events around Cooling Street
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For a work event in Cooling Street, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Cooling Street. Cooling Street is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (3.9 miles south) and Restoration House (3.9 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover work events in Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
Perfect for your work event in Cooling Street
It is memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Team-building events
- Client and customer events
- Fundraisers
- Christmas parties
Cooling Street is about 26 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
How we price corporate paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
We adapt if timings change.
Bowl food for standing events.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cooling Street: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Cooling Street?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Cooling Street close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What paperwork do you have?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we’ll respond.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
- 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