Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Heart's Delight, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Heart's Delight. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days and launches
- Christmas parties
- Away days and office lunches
Corporate paella catering for Heart's Delight events
Corporate paella catering in Heart's Delight, cooked live
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Typical bookings include team days and training days and conferences, with bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
Team away days in the countryside around Heart's Delight suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
FAQs for Heart's Delight
Is Heart's Delight too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Heart's Delight?
Snowdown station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What paperwork do you have?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Heart's Delight, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Heart's Delight
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose live paella in Heart's Delight?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Heart's Delight hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Heart's Delight and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
What affects the price in Heart's Delight
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Heart's Delight, and we will put together a menu and price.
Business events near Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 6 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Heart's Delight is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Heart's Delight is about 58 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.9 miles east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your work event is on South Barham Road, Green Hills and Railway Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. For work events just outside Heart's Delight, we cover Derringstone (1 mile north-east), Barham (1 mile north-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Out Elmstead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Occasions we cook for in Heart's Delight
It feeds a lot of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Heart's Delight:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Client and customer events
- Company summer parties
- Away days and office lunches
Historic houses near Heart's Delight include Acrise Place (4.4 miles south) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Heart's Delight
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