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Corporate paella catering in Finberry, Kent
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Finberry and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering for Finberry events
Corporate paella catering in Finberry, cooked live
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. Whether it’s team days and christmas parties, we can cook paella lunches, Spanish desserts and bowl food for your guests.
For rural venues near Finberry, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
Finberry for staff parties and team days
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Finberry and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Finberry to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Central London is about 50 miles from Finberry, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Finberry include Godinton House (4 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests. Whether your work event is on Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Finberry for corporate paella catering include Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Finberry: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Finberry?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What affects the price in Finberry
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning corporate paella catering in Finberry? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Finberry, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose live paella in Finberry?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Finberry hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Finberry and across Kent
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Finberry
It brings teams together.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Product launches and open days
- Training days and conferences
- Team lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- 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