Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Farthingloe, Kent
Looking for corporate paella catering in Farthingloe? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Client hospitality
- Team lunches
Planning an event in Farthingloe?
Perfect for your work event in Farthingloe
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Whatever you are celebrating in Farthingloe, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team-building days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Customer events
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About our corporate paella catering in Farthingloe
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. Whether it is christmas parties and away days and office lunches, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
An away day near Farthingloe is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Nearby places to Farthingloe
What else we do in Farthingloe
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Think about shade and seating
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What corporate paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Work events in Farthingloe: access and travel
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Whether your work event is in the middle of Farthingloe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 65 miles from Farthingloe, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Farthingloe include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a Christmas party in Farthingloe, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
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’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Farthingloe questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Whinless Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. Book early for December.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
What paperwork do you have?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
- 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