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Corporate paella catering in Hartley, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Hartley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team-building events
- Christmas parties
- Team lunches
Live corporate paella catering in Hartley
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Hartley
Is Hartley close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Hartley?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will confirm with facilities.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What documents can you provide?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Hartley
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include client hospitality and end-of-year celebrations, serving Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas.
Around Hartley, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Hartley, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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How we price corporate paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Hartley
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Hartley and across Kent
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Hartley for staff parties and team days
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your work event is in the middle of Hartley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hartley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Longfield station is about 0.8 miles away. Central London is about 19 miles from Hartley, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in DA3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your work event is on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover work events in Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Hartley include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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