Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Ottinge events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Ottinge.
- Conferences and training days
- Fundraisers
- Team-building days
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About our corporate paella catering in Ottinge
For client events, presentation matters: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for team lunches and fundraisers.
For rural venues near Ottinge, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Ottinge
How far is Ottinge from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Ottinge for guests?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you come to Ottinge?
We do. We cook at events in Ottinge and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a team event in Ottinge
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Ottinge will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Ottinge include Acrise Place (1.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4.2 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Ottinge is about 57 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 6 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
For corporate paella catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Ottinge, we also cover Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ottinge include Cheriton Hill.
How we price corporate paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re 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.
Events we cater in Ottinge
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ottinge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Team-building events
- Customer events
- Launches and open days
- Team lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. After-work summer parties in Ottinge have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Other catering in Ottinge
- 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