Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Palm Bay, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Palm Bay.
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas parties
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Corporate paella catering in Palm Bay, made fresh on the day
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. On the menu are canapé tapas, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we are regularly asked to cater summer parties for staff and christmas parties.
Team away days in the countryside around Palm Bay suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Have water and soft drinks available
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Towns and villages near Palm Bay
What else we do in Palm Bay
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price corporate paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Palm Bay: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Palm Bay?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Palm Bay?
Margate station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Can we pay by invoice?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. After-work summer parties in Palm Bay 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.
- 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’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Palm Bay for staff parties and team days
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We cater work events at gardens, halls and venues around Palm Bay. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Palm Bay to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.8 miles west. Central London is about 65 miles from Palm Bay, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Here we cover the CT9 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a work event in a garden on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Palm Bay, we also cover Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
A little further out are Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Occasions we cook for in Palm Bay
It brings teams together.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Palm Bay, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Summer staff parties
- Client hospitality
- Open days and launches
- Charity days
Historic houses near Palm Bay include Quex Park (4.3 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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