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Corporate Paella Catering for Lodge Lees events
Looking for corporate paella catering in Lodge Lees? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering for Lodge Lees events
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lodge Lees
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Corporate paella catering in Lodge Lees, made fresh on the day
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. For christmas parties and team lunches, we can cook canapé tapas, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella for your guests.
An away day near Lodge Lees is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Other catering in Lodge Lees
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lodge Lees
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Events we cater in Lodge Lees
It suits summer parties especially well, alongside games and music.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Lodge Lees, people book us for occasions like:
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building days
- Customer events
- Product launches and open days
Lodge Lees is about 58 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Think about shade and seating
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Lodge Lees questions
Could we have live paella in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Lodge Lees from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
It’s ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Lodge Lees, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a team event in Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Lodge Lees and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cater work events across CT4 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Lodge Lees, we also cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Jackdaw Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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