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Corporate paella catering in Ditton, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Ditton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Training days and conferences
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
Book corporate paella catering in Ditton
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Ditton, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Corporate paella catering in Ditton, cooked live
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. We are often asked to cater fundraisers and team-building days, serving bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas.
For businesses around Ditton, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Let us know about the site. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Who books corporate paella catering in Ditton?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Team-building events
- Charity days
- Away days and office lunches
- Company summer parties
Central London is about 28 miles from Ditton, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Corporate events around Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Ditton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Ditton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Historic houses near Ditton include Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north). 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, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
This part of Kent takes in ME20, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Scott Close; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For work events just outside Ditton, we cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Kentish Quarryman pub (under half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Bowl food for standing events.
What corporate paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Ditton and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ditton
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Common questions in Ditton
Which station should guests use for Ditton?
The closest is Aylesford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Ditton Quarry?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will check with your facilities team.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cover Ditton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Ditton is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
- 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