Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Marley, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Marley. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days and launches
- Team lunches
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Marley?
Corporate paella catering in Marley, made fresh on the day
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. We’re often asked to cater conferences and training days and client hospitality, with vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Marley, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Paella compared with other options
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella handles diets with separate pans. 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 us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Marley and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
Places near Marley
Other catering in Marley
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Work events in Marley: access and travel
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Work events in Marley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Marley include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 65 miles from Marley, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Your work event could be at a home on Broad Lane and Marley Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at work events in Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Marley, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose corporate paella catering in Marley?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Open days and launches
- Client and customer events
- Fundraisers
- Company summer parties
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes 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.
Marley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Marley for guests?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Marley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Marley.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you invoice the company?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how we work.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater in Marley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Marley is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
- 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