Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Leysdown-on-Sea
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Leysdown-on-Sea. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Launches and open days
- Team days
- Charity days
Book corporate paella catering in Leysdown-on-Sea
How our corporate paella catering works in Leysdown-on-Sea
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. We’re frequently asked to cater summer parties for staff and team days, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and bowl food.
Team away days in the countryside around Leysdown-on-Sea suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Where we can cook in Leysdown-on-Sea
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning a team event in Leysdown-on-Sea
Leysdown-on-Sea is about 5 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Work events in Leysdown-on-Sea are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Leysdown-on-Sea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
The coast is within about 6 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
This part of Kent takes in ME12, so your work event can be anywhere in it. From Nutts Avenue, Manor Way and The Promenade or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Seasalter (5 miles south-east), Broom Street (5 miles south), Graveney (5 miles south), Culmers (5 miles south) and Waterham (5 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles south-west), Whitstable (6 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (5 miles west).
Leysdown-on-Sea: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Leysdown-on-Sea?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Leysdown-on-Sea?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Leysdown-on-Sea, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Get facilities approval early
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Let us know how long people have to eat
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Leysdown-on-Sea
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Kent, including Leysdown-on-Sea
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, 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