Medway · England
Corporate paella catering in Grain, Medway
Planning corporate paella catering in Grain? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Team-building events
- End-of-year celebrations
- Charity and fundraising events
Planning an event in Grain?
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
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.
How our corporate paella catering works in Grain
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. Typical bookings include fundraisers and client hospitality, serving paella lunches, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
An away day near Grain is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Grain, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- 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.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Grain
It brings teams together.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Team-building days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Away days and office lunches
- Product launches and open days
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Work events in Grain: access and travel
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. For a work event in Grain, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Grain is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Grain is about 35 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
We cook at work events all over the ME3 postcode area. We can cater a work event on streets such as High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road. If your venue is just outside Grain, we also cover Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Hogarth Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Grain
Also in Grain
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Grain
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Grain
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Grain questions
Is Grain close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Is Grain too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cover Grain?
We do. We cook at events in Grain and across Medway. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Think about shade and seating
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Crockery and staff can be added.
- 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