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Corporate paella catering in Herne Pound, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Herne Pound. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team-building events
- Customer events
- Summer staff parties
Corporate paella catering near Herne Pound
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
Corporate paella catering in Herne Pound, cooked live
Live paella makes lunch an activity. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, bowl food and paella lunches, and we’re frequently booked for christmas and end-of-year parties and charity days.
Team away days in the countryside around Herne Pound suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Herne Pound
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Herne Pound
What’s the nearest station to Herne Pound for guests?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Herne Pound too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you come to Herne Pound?
We do. We cook at events in Herne Pound and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you invoice the company?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Business events near Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Herne Pound, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Herne Pound. Herne Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Herne Pound to London (26 miles away).
Historic houses near Herne Pound include Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.7 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Your work event could be at a home on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road. We also cook at work events in Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile south)
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. December events in Herne Pound are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
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.
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What corporate paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or ME18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Who books corporate paella catering in Herne Pound?
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Customer events
- Charity days
- Team-building days
- End-of-year celebrations
Herne Pound is about 26 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
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A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
- 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