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Corporate paella catering in Ham, Kent
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Product launches and open days
- Charity days
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering for Ham events
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
How our corporate paella catering works in Ham
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for conference lunches and company summer parties.
At country venues around Ham, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
More for events in Ham
Live paella or other catering?
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price corporate paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Perfect for your work event in Ham
It brings teams together around the pans.
In Ham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas parties
- Team-building events
- Fundraisers
- Conferences and training days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For event organisers in Ham
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Work events in Ham: access and travel
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your work event in Ham, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Ham to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near Ham include Walmer Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 64 miles from Ham, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
For corporate paella catering in CT14, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at work events in Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Ham include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a Christmas party in Ham, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Ham questions
Can you cook in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Ham?
Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Ham?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
- 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