Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Crayford events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Crayford. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Conference lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team days
Corporate paella catering near Crayford
Corporate paella catering in Crayford, made fresh on the day
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella does all three. For team-building days and charity and fundraising events, we can cook paella lunches, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
Work events near Crayford might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Business events near Crayford
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Work events in Crayford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Crayford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Crayford include Hall Place and Gardens (0.9 miles west) and Red House (2.2 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. For staff and clients coming by train, Crayford has its own station, Crayford station.
Anywhere in DA1, DA5 and DA7, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Local streets include Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Crayford for corporate paella catering include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Crayford include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Also near Crayford
Other catering in Crayford
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. After-work summer parties in Crayford have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose live paella in Crayford?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We leave the space as we found it.
Bowl food for standing events.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for 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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Crayford questions
What’s the nearest station to Crayford for guests?
Crayford has its own station: Crayford station.
Could we have live paella in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, if the building allows it.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crayford.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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