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Corporate paella catering in Hockenden, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Hockenden and the surrounding area.
- Training days and conferences
- Customer events
- Charity and fundraising events
Live corporate paella catering in Hockenden
How our corporate paella catering works in Hockenden
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Typical bookings include christmas parties and launches and open days, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
Team away days in the countryside around Hockenden suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Hockenden for staff parties and team days
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Whether your work event is in the middle of Hockenden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hockenden to London (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (3.2 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 13 miles from Hockenden, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of BR8. Other places close to Hockenden for corporate paella catering include Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or BR8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Places near Hockenden
More for events in Hockenden
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hockenden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events we cater in Hockenden
It feeds plenty of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hockenden:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Customer events
- Fundraisers
- Company summer parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Swanley station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. In Hockenden, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: 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
Common questions in Hockenden
Is Hockenden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Foots Cray Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you cook at our office?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Where we can cook in Hockenden
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hockenden
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Share the timings for food
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Get facilities approval early
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Hockenden and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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