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Corporate Paella Catering in Neames Forstal
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Neames Forstal.
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity days
- Training days and conferences
Corporate paella catering for Neames Forstal events
Corporate paella catering in Neames Forstal, cooked live
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Popular choices include paella lunches, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraisers and client and customer events.
Team away days in the countryside around Neames Forstal suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Bowl food for standing events.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Neames Forstal and across Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. After-work summer parties in Neames Forstal have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Corporate events around Neames Forstal
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Neames Forstal and nearby villages. Neames Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Selling station is in Neames Forstal itself. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Local streets include Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Neames Forstal includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (less than half a mile north)
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About the dishes
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Neames Forstal? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Neames Forstal
Which station should guests use for Neames Forstal?
Selling station, in Neames Forstal itself.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What paperwork do you have?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we will respond.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That’s one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Neames Forstal
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- 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