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Corporate paella catering in Hoppers Corner, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Hoppers Corner.
- Office lunches and away days
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering near Hoppers Corner
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Hoppers Corner
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. We’re often asked to cater christmas parties and fundraisers, with paella lunches, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
For rural venues near Hoppers Corner, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Hoppers Corner
Which station should guests use for Hoppers Corner?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. December events in Hoppers Corner are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Perfect for your work event in Hoppers Corner
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and open days
- Company summer parties
- Client hospitality
- Fundraisers
Historic houses near Hoppers Corner include Stoneacre (4.9 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Hoppers Corner for staff parties and team days
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Hoppers Corner to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hoppers Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hoppers Corner to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, East Farleigh station is about 0.9 miles away. Hoppers Corner is about 29 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For corporate paella catering in ME15, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your work event is on Lower Road and Charlton Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Why choose live paella in Hoppers Corner?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
Places near Hoppers Corner
More for events in Hoppers Corner
- 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