Greater London · England
Corporate Paella Catering in North Cray
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in North Cray. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- End-of-year celebrations
- Team-building events
Live corporate paella catering in North Cray
How our corporate paella catering works in North Cray
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella ticks every box. Typical bookings include office lunches and away days and charity days, with bowl food, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
London work events in North Cray frequently run to a tight lunch break, so we plan for fast service. Tell us about building access and loading. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- North Cray (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
The space is left clean and tidy.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. After-work summer parties in North Cray have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
As a London location, North Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Drinks service
What affects the price in North Cray
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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, use our quote form.
Planning a team event in North Cray
North Cray is about 2 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Wherever your work event is in the DA14 area, we will come to your venue or garden. North Cray is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from North Cray to London (11 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Albany Park station is about 0.6 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For corporate paella catering in DA14, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Water Lane, North Cray Road and Leafield Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to North Cray for corporate paella catering include Bexley (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-west) and Joyden's Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near North Cray include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cleeve Park School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Cross pub (under half a mile south)
Common questions in North Cray
Can you cook in Foots Cray Meadows?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What about parking in North Cray?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Can you cook at our office?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, if the building allows it.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we’ll see what works.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Occasions we cook for in North Cray
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
In North Cray and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff parties
- Team-building events
- Away days and office lunches
- Product launches and open days
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (1.4 miles north-east) and Red House (1.7 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- We cover North Cray and the whole of Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Places near North Cray
What else we do in North Cray
- 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