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Corporate Paella Catering for Cotman's Ash events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Cotman's Ash.
- Summer staff parties
- Launches and open days
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering in Cotman's Ash
Corporate paella catering in Cotman's Ash, cooked live
For client events, presentation matters: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Typical bookings include conference lunches and summer parties for staff, with canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Cotman's Ash suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
We leave the space as we found it.
Bowl food for standing events.
Places near Cotman's Ash
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Corporate events around Cotman's Ash
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Cotman's Ash, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Cotman's Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Cotman's Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 1.4 miles south. Historic houses near Cotman's Ash include Lullingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Knole House (3.9 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Wherever your work event is in TN15, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. For work events just outside Cotman's Ash, we cover Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Cotman's Ash includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Cotman's Ash? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cotman's Ash: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Cotman's Ash?
Kemsing station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs 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.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Cotman's Ash, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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