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Corporate paella catering in Goudhurst, Kent
Looking for corporate paella catering in Goudhurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Open days and launches
- Fundraisers
- Away days and office lunches
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Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. Whether it’s team-building events and open days and launches, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches and more.
At country venues around Goudhurst, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Corporate events around Goudhurst
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Goudhurst will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Goudhurst to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Marden station, about 4.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Wherever your work event is in TN17, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Back Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Goudhurst for corporate paella catering include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Star And Eagle Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
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FAQs for Goudhurst
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Goudhurst
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Think about shade and seating
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Crockery and staff can be added.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. December events in Goudhurst are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning corporate paella catering in Goudhurst? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Goudhurst
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Goudhurst book us for events such as:
- Christmas parties
- Team-building days
- Charity days
- Product launches and open days
Goudhurst is about 36 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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