Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Fordwich, Kent
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 makes the food a highlight of your work event in Fordwich.
- Launches and open days
- Office lunches and away days
- Christmas parties
Corporate paella catering near Fordwich
Common questions in Fordwich
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Fordwich from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How our corporate paella catering works in Fordwich
At client events, presentation counts: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. Popular choices include canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for office lunches and away days and company summer parties.
Team away days in the countryside around Fordwich suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Towns and villages near Fordwich
Other catering in Fordwich
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What affects the price in Fordwich
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a Christmas party in Fordwich, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Get facilities approval early
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fordwich
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
Occasions we cook for in Fordwich
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Conferences and training days
- Open days and launches
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer parties for staff
Fordwich is about 54 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Corporate events around Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Fordwich, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Fordwich. Fordwich is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For staff and clients coming by train, Fordwich has its own station, Sturry station. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a work event in a garden on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street or the roads around them. Other places close to Fordwich for corporate paella catering include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fordwich Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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