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Corporate Paella Catering in Eccles
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 turns food into part of your work event in Eccles.
- Team-building days
- Training days and conferences
- Charity days
Book corporate paella catering in Eccles
Corporate paella catering in Eccles, made fresh on the day
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Whether it’s launches and open days and charity days, we’ll put together a menu of bowl food, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
At country venues around Eccles, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
FAQs for Eccles
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Eccles for guests?
The closest is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Eccles.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Eccles, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price corporate paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Planning a team event in Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Give us the address of your work event in Eccles, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Eccles is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Eccles is about 28 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (3.2 miles north) and Restoration House (4.8 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in ME20, we plan around your venue. Whether your work event is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Eccles, we also cover Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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