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Corporate Paella Catering for Dungate events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Dungate.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team-building events
- Summer parties for staff
Corporate paella catering in Dungate
How our corporate paella catering works in Dungate
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Whether it is summer staff parties and office lunches and away days, we’ll put together a menu of bowl food, canapé tapas and paella lunches and more.
An away day near Dungate is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Places near Dungate
Other catering in Dungate
Why choose corporate paella catering in Dungate?
It brings teams together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Product launches and open days
- Training days and conferences
- Customer events
- Fundraisers
Dungate is about 39 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Dungate, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Dungate
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Dungate
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Common questions in Dungate
Is Dungate too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Dungate for guests?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
What paperwork do you have?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Work events in Dungate: access and travel
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Dungate. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Sittingbourne station is about 2.9 miles away. Historic houses near Dungate include Belmont House and Gardens (4.6 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. We also cook at work events in Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Dungate and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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