Greater London · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Orpington
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Orpington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Office lunches and away days
- Team-building days
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Orpington?
What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About our corporate paella catering in Orpington
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so even a big team eats quickly. For charity and fundraising events and team-building events, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and paella lunches and more.
In Orpington, work lunches are often short, so we plan pans and serving points to feed people fast. Let us know about access and loading. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Share the timings for food
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Orpington have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Orpington
Could we have live paella in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is parking a problem for events in Orpington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will work around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can staff get involved?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Tell us what you’d like.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. 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.
Why Orpington hosts choose us
- Events in Orpington and across Greater London
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
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.
Orpington for staff parties and team days
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Orpington to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Orpington to London (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (3.8 miles west) and Down House (4.2 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: St Mary Cray station is about 0.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14 postcode area. From High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Orpington sits on or near the A224 and B258, which makes travel to your work event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Poverest (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile north), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north) and Goddington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Albert pub (within half a mile east)
Why choose corporate paella catering in Orpington?
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Conference lunches
- Team-building days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer staff parties
By road, Orpington is on or near the A224 and B258, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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