Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Farningham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Farningham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Conference lunches
- Product launches and open days
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Farningham?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
About our corporate paella catering in Farningham
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater away days and office lunches and open days and launches.
At country venues around Farningham, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Farningham
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Farningham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Business events near Farningham
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Farningham will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Farningham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Farningham to London (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 1.4 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cook at work events all over DA4. Whether your work event is on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Farningham, we also cover Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Farningham includes The Warren.
- Nearby, you will find Pied Bull pub (within half a mile north)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a Christmas party in Farningham, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Think about shade and seating
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
The space is left clean and tidy.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
What affects the price in Farningham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Farningham: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues 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.
How far is Farningham from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will see what works.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Towns and villages near Farningham
Also in Farningham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Farningham and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
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