Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Lashenden
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Lashenden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Charity days
- Client hospitality
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering for Lashenden events
Corporate paella catering in Lashenden, cooked live
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so even a big team eats quickly. We are often asked to cater training days and conferences and open days and launches, with Spanish desserts, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Lashenden suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What affects the price in Lashenden
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Lashenden
How far is Lashenden from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Lashenden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What do you need at the venue?
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 far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
For event organisers in Lashenden
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Towns and villages near Lashenden
More for events in Lashenden
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. December events in Lashenden are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Lashenden for staff parties and team days
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in Lashenden. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Lashenden to Canterbury (21 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cook at work events all over TN27 and the streets around it. We can cater a work event on streets such as Bell Lane and Frittenden Road. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Is live paella right for your work event?
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Lashenden hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including Lashenden
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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