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Corporate paella catering in Oare, Kent
Planning corporate paella catering in Oare? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Training days and conferences
- Launches and open days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering for Oare events
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Corporate paella catering in Oare, made fresh on the day
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for customer events and team-building events.
For rural venues near Oare, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What else we do in Oare
Oare: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Oare?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Oare from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a Christmas party in Oare, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a team event in Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Oare and nearby villages. Oare is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Oare to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Oare is about 44 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.3 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Corporate paella catering in ME13 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a work event in a garden on The Street, Church Road and Russell Place. Nearby, we also cater work events in Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Oare include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Three Mariners Inn (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Get facilities approval early
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Oare
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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