Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Hadlow events
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 turns food into part of your work event in Hadlow.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Training days and conferences
- Summer parties for staff
Corporate paella catering in Hadlow
Who books corporate paella catering in Hadlow?
It is fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Team-building days
- Product launches and open days
- Client hospitality
- Office lunches and away days
Hadlow is about 26 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Hadlow
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. We’re frequently asked to cater summer staff parties and charity days, with canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
For rural venues near Hadlow, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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. In Hadlow, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Read more
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Hadlow
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Also in Hadlow
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
FAQs for Hadlow
Do you come out to small places like Hadlow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Hadlow for guests?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Corporate events around Hadlow
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we can bring the pans to you. Hadlow is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Beltring station is about 3.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (2.6 miles north) and Ightham Mote (3.6 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
We cook at work events all over the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Square, High Street and Brookfields; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater work events in Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (within half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hadlow includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (within half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose & Crown pub (under half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Think about shade and seating
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
The cooking area stays tidy.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
What corporate paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Planning corporate paella catering in Hadlow? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in 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