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Corporate paella catering in Out Elmstead, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Out Elmstead and across Kent.
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
Live corporate paella catering in Out Elmstead
Planning a team event in Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Out Elmstead and nearby villages. Out Elmstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
Central London is about 57 miles from Out Elmstead, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover work events in Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Corporate paella catering in Out Elmstead, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For launches and open days and team-building events, we can cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and bowl food.
Team away days in the countryside around Out Elmstead suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How we price corporate paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Out Elmstead hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Out Elmstead
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Out Elmstead close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Out Elmstead?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can the team help cook?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Places near Out Elmstead
Also in Out Elmstead
Events we cater in Out Elmstead
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Product launches and open days
- Client hospitality
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas parties
For staff and clients coming by train, Aylesham station is about 2.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a Christmas party in Out Elmstead, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
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.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Share the timings for food
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
- 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