Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Gushmere events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Gushmere and the surrounding area.
- Conference lunches
- Away days and office lunches
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering near Gushmere
About our corporate paella catering in Gushmere
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. We are often asked to cater end-of-year celebrations and client hospitality, with bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
For rural venues near Gushmere, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Work events in Gushmere: access and travel
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Gushmere will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Gushmere is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Gushmere to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Gushmere include Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Gushmere is about 47 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cook at work events all over the ME13 postcode area. We can cater a work event on streets such as Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Gushmere, we also cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gushmere include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a Christmas party in Gushmere, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Gushmere
Can you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Gushmere close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll explain how we work.
What paperwork do you have?
Let us know what’s required, and we’ll provide it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That’s one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, if the building allows it.
Who books corporate paella catering in Gushmere?
It feeds plenty of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Gushmere book us for occasions like:
- Summer parties for staff
- Fundraisers
- Team-building events
- Away days and office lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
- 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