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Corporate paella catering in Heronden, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Heronden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Charity days
- Christmas parties
- Team days
Corporate paella catering near Heronden
Corporate paella catering in Heronden, made fresh on the day
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. We are often asked to cater fundraisers and client and customer events, serving paella lunches, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
An away day near Heronden is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Common questions in Heronden
Is Heronden close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around Heronden?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater in Heronden?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Heronden and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Perfect for your work event in Heronden
It gets colleagues talking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and launches
- Client hospitality
- Christmas parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Sandwich station is about 3.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Heronden, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Heronden
Also in Heronden
Business events near Heronden
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. For a work event in Heronden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Heronden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Central London is about 62 miles from Heronden, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Corporate paella catering in CT13 is planned around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Heronden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
For event organisers in Heronden
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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