Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Paddlesworth, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Paddlesworth and across Kent.
- Client hospitality
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conferences and training days
Live corporate paella catering in Paddlesworth
How our corporate paella catering works in Paddlesworth
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Whether it’s team lunches and conferences and training days, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
At country venues around Paddlesworth, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Paddlesworth: your questions answered
Is Paddlesworth close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Paddlesworth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Paddlesworth.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Work events in Paddlesworth: access and travel
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Work events in Paddlesworth are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Paddlesworth to London (about 25 miles away).
Paddlesworth is about 25 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Cobham College (4 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
We cater work events across the ME6 postcode area. Other places close to Paddlesworth for corporate paella catering include Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Paddlesworth includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. December events in Paddlesworth are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Facilities approval and any site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Paddlesworth
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Who books corporate paella catering in Paddlesworth?
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Office lunches and away days
- Launches and open days
- Christmas parties
- Training days and conferences
For staff and clients coming by train, Snodland station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
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What affects the price in Paddlesworth
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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