Medway · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Hempstead
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 Hempstead.
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas parties
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering for Hempstead events
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Corporate paella catering in Hempstead, cooked live
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. Typical bookings include open days and launches and team lunches, serving paella lunches, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
For businesses around Hempstead, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Tell us about the site and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Events we cater in Hempstead
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Away days and office lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity days
- Summer parties for staff
Hempstead is about 30 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
What corporate paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hempstead
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Hempstead, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get 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, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Business events near Hempstead
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. For corporate paella catering in Hempstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hempstead is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
With the A278 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.1 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over ME7 and ME8. From Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Hempstead is on the A278, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Hempstead, we also cover Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hempstead include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Hempstead
Which station should guests use for Hempstead?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Hempstead from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
More for events in Hempstead
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Hempstead
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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