Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Newenden, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Newenden.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Customer events
- Open days and launches
Planning an event in Newenden?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
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
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Newenden, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Corporate paella catering in Newenden, made fresh on the day
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. We are frequently asked to cater charity days and conference lunches, with bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
Team away days in the countryside around Newenden suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Newenden, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Where we can cook in Newenden
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Corporate events around Newenden
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Newenden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Newenden. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Newenden is about 45 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in TN18 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Newenden for corporate paella catering include Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Paella compared with other options
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella covers diets with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
More for events in Newenden
Why choose corporate paella catering in Newenden?
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Client hospitality
- Office lunches and away days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Open days and launches
Historic houses near Newenden include Great Dixter (1.7 miles south-west) and Smallhythe Place (3.8 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
FAQs for Newenden
Do you come out to small places like Newenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
- 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