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Corporate Paella Catering for Ightham events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ightham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Team-building events
- Open days and launches
- Summer staff parties
Corporate paella catering for Ightham events
Paella compared with other options
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Ightham
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches, and we are regularly asked to cater team lunches and team-building days.
At country venues around Ightham, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Nearby places to Ightham
Other catering in Ightham
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Ightham, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ightham
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Ightham: your questions answered
Is Ightham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Ightham?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Events we cater in Ightham
People remember it.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ightham:
- Customer events
- Open days and launches
- Team-building events
- Company summer parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
The space is left clean and tidy.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
For event organisers in Ightham
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Work events in Ightham: access and travel
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Ightham will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Ightham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Ightham is about 22 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (1.5 miles south) and Old Soar Manor (2.1 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater work events in Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
- Schools near Ightham include Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old House (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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