Medway · England
Corporate paella catering in Lidsing, Medway
Looking for corporate paella catering in Lidsing? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer parties for staff
- Charity days
- End-of-year celebrations
Corporate paella catering for Lidsing events
Is live paella right for your work event?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Lidsing
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
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About our corporate paella catering in Lidsing
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is exactly what a team event is for. On the menu are bowl food, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re frequently booked for summer staff parties and open days and launches.
For rural venues near Lidsing, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
How we price corporate paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Planning a team event in Lidsing
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. For corporate paella catering in Lidsing, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Central London is about 31 miles from Lidsing, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Medway takes in ME7. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north)
Questions from Lidsing
What’s the nearest station to Lidsing for guests?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Lidsing close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Lidsing?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cater in Lidsing?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Lidsing is within our area and the rest of Medway. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. Book early for December.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a Christmas party in Lidsing, 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Why choose corporate paella catering in Lidsing?
People remember it.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Team days
- Fundraisers
- Training days and conferences
- Team lunches
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (4.7 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (5 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
Nearby places to Lidsing
Also in Lidsing
- 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