Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Old Hawkinge
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Old Hawkinge.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering near Old Hawkinge
About our corporate paella catering in Old Hawkinge
Live paella makes lunch an activity. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for conferences and training days and office lunches and away days.
An away day near Old Hawkinge is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. After-work summer parties in Old Hawkinge 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.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Events in Old Hawkinge and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Old Hawkinge for staff parties and team days
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Across the CT18 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Old Hawkinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.7 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Anywhere in CT18, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. From Standen Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
More for events in Old Hawkinge
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
FAQs for Old Hawkinge
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Events we cater in Old Hawkinge
It’s memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Launches and open days
- Fundraisers
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
Old Hawkinge is about 61 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or CT18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- 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