Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Leybourne events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Leybourne.
- Open days and launches
- Training days and conferences
- Team days
Corporate paella catering for Leybourne events
Corporate paella catering in Leybourne, made fresh on the day
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Typical bookings include team days and client hospitality, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Leybourne suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, not reheated.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Leybourne? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Leybourne
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Think about shade and seating
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Have water and soft drinks available
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
What else we do in Leybourne
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Leybourne, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Business events near Leybourne
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Leybourne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Leybourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Leybourne to London (26 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Central London is about 26 miles from Leybourne, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
For corporate paella catering in ME19 and ME20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Leybourne, we also cover Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Leybourne includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Malling School (0.8 miles south) and The Malling School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (0.7 miles east)
Common questions in Leybourne
What’s the nearest station to Leybourne for guests?
West Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Leybourne too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you come to Leybourne?
Yes, we do. Leybourne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
- 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