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Corporate paella catering in Maypole, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Maypole and across Kent.
- Product launches and open days
- Team-building events
- Away days and office lunches
Corporate paella catering near Maypole
FAQs for Maypole
Do you come out to small places like Maypole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Maypole?
Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater in Maypole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Maypole. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
About our corporate paella catering in Maypole
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. On the menu are Spanish desserts, paella lunches and bowl food, and we are regularly asked to cater company summer parties and open days and launches.
An away day near Maypole is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
For event organisers in Maypole
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What affects the price in Maypole
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Maypole
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Business events near Maypole
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Work events in Maypole are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Maypole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cover work events in every part of the CT3 postcode area. We can cater a work event on streets such as Maypole Lane and Maypole Road or the roads around them. For work events just outside Maypole, we cover Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Maypole include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
Occasions we cook for in Maypole
It suits summer parties especially well, alongside games and music.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Away days and office lunches
- Summer parties for staff
- Team days
Central London is about 55 miles from Maypole, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Bowl food for standing events.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. December events in Maypole are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Other catering in Maypole
- 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