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Corporate Paella Catering for Hemsted events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Hemsted.
- Product launches and open days
- Client hospitality
- Team lunches
Book corporate paella catering in Hemsted
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
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.
Corporate paella catering in Hemsted, made fresh on the day
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. Popular choices include canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for team-building events and client and customer events.
An away day near Hemsted is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Hemsted?
It brings teams together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hemsted, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Client and customer events
- Team days
- Fundraisers
Historic houses near Hemsted include Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Business events near Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in CT18, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Hemsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hemsted to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south. Central London is about 56 miles from Hemsted, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 5 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Wherever your work event is in CT18, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater work events in Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from Hemsted
Which station should guests use for Hemsted?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Hemsted?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can we pay by invoice?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll talk you through it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater at business parks?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Hemsted and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a Christmas party in Hemsted, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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