Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Mud Row, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Mud Row and the surrounding area.
- Team-building events
- Launches and open days
- Customer events
Planning an event in Mud Row?
Corporate paella catering in Mud Row, cooked live
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. We’re frequently asked to cater open days and launches and away days and office lunches, with bowl food, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
An away day near Mud Row is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Perfect for your work event in Mud Row
It is fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Mud Row and Kent:
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Customer events
Mud Row is about 43 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
The process
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 as the rice is cooking. December events in Mud Row are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Mud Row, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Other catering in Mud Row
Work events in Mud Row: access and travel
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Mud Row, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Mud Row is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in ME12, so your work event can be anywhere in it. For work events just outside Mud Row, we cover Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Share the timings for food
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
The space is left clean and tidy.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Common questions in Mud Row
Do you come out to small places like Mud Row?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Mud Row close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
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.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
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 you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. Book early for December.
- 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