Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Herne Bay
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Herne Bay.
- Customer events
- Summer parties for staff
- Charity and fundraising events
Live corporate paella catering in Herne Bay
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
About our corporate paella catering in Herne Bay
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and bowl food, and we are regularly asked to cater client hospitality and team-building events.
For businesses in Herne Bay, a summer party in the car park or garden is an easy win, if the site allows it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
FAQs for Herne Bay
How far is Herne Bay from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will talk you through it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Why choose live paella in Herne Bay?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Towns and villages near Herne Bay
What else we do in Herne Bay
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Herne Bay have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Share the timings for food
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
The cooking area stays tidy.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Herne Bay?
It is fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Herne Bay and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff parties
- Team lunches
- Team days
- Christmas parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Work events in Herne Bay: access and travel
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Work events in Herne Bay are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Herne Bay to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
By road, Herne Bay is on or near the A299 and B2205, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. Central London is about 54 miles from Herne Bay, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Within about a mile of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Anywhere in CT6, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a work event in a garden on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street. Herne Bay sits on or near the A299 and B2205, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. Nearby, we also cater work events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Bay include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- 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