Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Goodnestone, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Goodnestone.
- Christmas parties
- Team-building events
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering in Goodnestone
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Goodnestone, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Planning corporate paella catering in Goodnestone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our corporate paella catering works in Goodnestone
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For training days and conferences and team lunches, we can cook bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
An away day near Goodnestone is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Goodnestone hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Goodnestone
Other catering in Goodnestone
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Planning a team event in Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your work event is in the middle of Goodnestone or on the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Goodnestone to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west. Central London is about 60 miles from Goodnestone, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For work events just outside Goodnestone, we cover Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Fitzwalter Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Goodnestone: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Goodnestone?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Goodnestone close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Goodnestone.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces often work, if the building allows it.
Perfect for your work event in Goodnestone
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Goodnestone book us for events such as:
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building events
- Client hospitality
- Conference lunches
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (under half a mile south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Where we can cook in Goodnestone
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Goodnestone
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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