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Corporate Paella Catering for Horton Kirby events
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 Horton Kirby.
- Client and customer events
- Conferences and training days
- Charity days
Live corporate paella catering in Horton Kirby
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Horton Kirby
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. We are often asked to cater team lunches and training days and conferences, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and bowl food.
Team away days in the countryside around Horton Kirby 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.
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Horton Kirby
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planning a team event in Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Horton Kirby, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Horton Kirby. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Historic houses near Horton Kirby include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in DA4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your work event is on The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby, you will find The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile west)
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What corporate paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Horton Kirby, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Horton Kirby
Is Horton Kirby close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Horton Kirby?
The closest is Farningham Road station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
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. See how much paella per person.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cover Horton Kirby?
Yes, we do. Horton Kirby is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Think about shade and seating
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Tell us how long the food break is
The space is left clean and tidy.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Horton Kirby?
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Horton Kirby, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Company summer parties
- Launches and open days
- Charity and fundraising events
Central London is about 16 miles from Horton Kirby, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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