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Corporate paella catering in Hartley, Kent
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Hartley and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Team days
- Training days and conferences
- Open days and launches
Corporate paella catering near Hartley
About our corporate paella catering in Hartley
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. We’re often asked to cater away days and office lunches and summer staff parties, serving paella lunches, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
For rural venues near Hartley, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, never made in advance and reheated.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Who books corporate paella catering in Hartley?
It brings teams together.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Conference lunches
- Product launches and open days
- Customer events
- Company summer parties
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (4.4 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Common questions in Hartley
How far is Hartley from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hartley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Hartley, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Work events in Hartley: access and travel
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the TN17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Hartley is about 39 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in TN17 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Hartley for corporate paella catering include Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
- 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