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Corporate Paella Catering in Markbeech
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Markbeech. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days and launches
- Christmas parties
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering for Markbeech events
Corporate paella catering in Markbeech, cooked live
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. Popular choices include paella lunches, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for away days and office lunches and open days and launches.
Team away days in the countryside around Markbeech suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
For event organisers in Markbeech
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. December events in Markbeech are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Markbeech questions
Do you come out to small places like Markbeech?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Markbeech for guests?
The closest is Cowden station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will check with your facilities team.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
What corporate paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Paella compared with other options
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Markbeech and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Business events near Markbeech
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Anywhere in TN8, we will come to your venue or garden. Markbeech is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Markbeech include Hever Castle (1.3 miles north) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Corporate paella catering in TN8 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. For work events just outside Markbeech, we cover Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Kentish Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Markbeech
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- 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