Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Fairbourne Heath events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Fairbourne Heath.
- Summer staff parties
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering near Fairbourne Heath
Corporate paella catering in Fairbourne Heath, cooked live
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. On the menu are paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for training days and conferences and product launches and open days.
An away day near Fairbourne Heath is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fairbourne Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Occasions we cook for in Fairbourne Heath
It’s memorable.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Fairbourne Heath and Kent:
- Conference lunches
- Open days and launches
- Christmas parties
- Customer events
Central London is about 38 miles from Fairbourne Heath, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Planning a team event in Fairbourne Heath
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Fairbourne Heath will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fairbourne Heath to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Fairbourne Heath include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (4.2 miles north-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, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 1.6 miles north. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over ME17 and the streets around it. From Lenham Road and Windmill Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Fairbourne Heath and across Kent
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Fairbourne Heath: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Fairbourne Heath close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What affects the price in Fairbourne Heath
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Towns and villages near Fairbourne Heath
What else we do in Fairbourne Heath
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We adapt if timings change.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Fairbourne Heath, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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