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Corporate paella catering in Knockholt, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Knockholt. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team-building days
- Christmas parties
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering in Knockholt
Corporate paella catering in Knockholt, cooked live
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Whether it’s open days and launches and charity days, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and paella lunches and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Knockholt suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a Christmas party in Knockholt, 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.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Knockholt, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Why choose corporate paella catering in Knockholt?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
- Open days and launches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Knockholt
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Knockholt close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Knockholt.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in Knockholt?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Knockholt for staff parties and team days
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Knockholt will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Knockholt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Knockholt to London (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.7 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.2 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Knockholt is about 16 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For corporate paella catering in TN14, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Main Road and Blueberry Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater work events in Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Knockholt include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Get facilities approval early
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
We adapt if timings change.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
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What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
- 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