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Corporate paella catering in Kemsing, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Kemsing and the surrounding area.
- Launches and open days
- Summer staff parties
- Conferences and training days
Planning an event in Kemsing?
Live paella or other catering?
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs plenty of separate vegetarian food. Paella covers diets with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Kemsing and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
About our corporate paella catering in Kemsing
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Typical bookings include away days and office lunches and fundraisers, with paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food.
Around Kemsing, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Live paella works in all of them. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Kemsing
It is fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
Whatever you are celebrating in Kemsing, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Client hospitality
- Training days and conferences
- Team days
- Charity and fundraising events
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (2.8 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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. For a Christmas party in Kemsing, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, 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 in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Towns and villages near Kemsing
Other catering in Kemsing
Kemsing questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you come to Kemsing?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Kemsing. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Kemsing?
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Business events near Kemsing
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the TN15 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Kemsing is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 19 miles from Kemsing, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Open spaces near Kemsing include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What affects the price in Kemsing
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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