Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Orlestone
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Orlestone and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Conferences and training days
- Charity days
- Office lunches and away days
Planning an event in Orlestone?
Corporate paella catering in Orlestone, cooked live
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Typical bookings include office lunches and away days and client and customer events, with paella lunches, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
An away day near Orlestone is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Orlestone
Which station should guests use for Orlestone?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Orlestone from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Think about shade and seating
We serve at the agreed time, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Planning a team event in Orlestone
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we will come to your venue or garden. Orlestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
We cater work events across TN26. We also cook at work events in Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Places near Orlestone
What else we do in Orlestone
Why choose corporate paella catering in Orlestone?
It is memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Orlestone book us for occasions like:
- Team days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Client and customer events
- Summer parties for staff
Orlestone is about 50 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. December events in Orlestone are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning corporate paella catering in Orlestone? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
What affects the price in Orlestone
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Orlestone
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Kent, including Orlestone
- 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