Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Luddesdown events
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Luddesdown and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and open days
- Conference lunches
- Team-building days
Planning an event in Luddesdown?
How our corporate paella catering works in Luddesdown
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Typical bookings include summer parties for staff and away days and office lunches, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches.
Team away days in the countryside around Luddesdown suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. 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 book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Luddesdown
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Luddesdown
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Drinks service
Corporate events around Luddesdown
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Luddesdown will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Luddesdown to London (23 miles away).
Luddesdown is about 23 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
For corporate paella catering in DA13, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Luddesdown for corporate paella catering include Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Luddesdown questions
Could we have live paella in Camer Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Luddesdown close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Do you cover Luddesdown?
Yes, we do. Luddesdown is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, subject to the building’s rules.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Towns and villages near Luddesdown
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Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. After-work summer parties in Luddesdown have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Events we cater in Luddesdown
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Conference lunches
- Team days
- Customer events
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.2 miles north) and Starkey Castle (2.7 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Planning corporate paella catering in Luddesdown? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through 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