Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Hothfield, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Hothfield.
- Away days and office lunches
- Open days and launches
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering near Hothfield
Is live paella right for your work event?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Hothfield
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
About our corporate paella catering in Hothfield
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. For team days and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of paella lunches, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
An away day near Hothfield is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
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What corporate paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
For event organisers in Hothfield
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hothfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Think about shade and seating
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Work events in Hothfield: access and travel
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Hothfield to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hothfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Charing station is about 2.9 miles away. Historic houses near Hothfield include Godinton House (1 mile south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cater work events across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater work events in Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Hothfield questions
What’s the nearest station to Hothfield for guests?
Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Hothfield close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Hothfield?
We do. Hothfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. Book early for December.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. December events in Hothfield are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- 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 clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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