Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Durlock
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Durlock.
- Company summer parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team lunches
Live corporate paella catering in Durlock
How our corporate paella catering works in Durlock
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. We are often asked to cater fundraisers and open days and launches, with bowl food, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
At country venues around Durlock, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Other catering in Durlock
Why choose corporate paella catering in Durlock?
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer staff parties
- Team-building days
- Customer events
- Conferences and training days
For staff and clients coming by train, Sandwich station is about 3.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
Durlock questions
Is Durlock too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Durlock?
Sandwich station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
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 much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. 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 choose Love Paella in Durlock
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. December events in Durlock are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Durlock for staff parties and team days
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Durlock, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Durlock to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Central London is about 61 miles from Durlock, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Durlock include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
We cook at work events all over the CT3 postcode area. We also cook at work events in Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Think about shade and seating
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
The space is left clean and tidy.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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