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Corporate Paella Catering for Penshurst events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Penshurst. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
Planning an event in Penshurst?
Why choose corporate paella catering in Penshurst?
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
In Penshurst and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and launches
- Charity days
- Company summer parties
- Team lunches
Historic houses near Penshurst include Penshurst Place (less than half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in Penshurst
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. Typical bookings include summer staff parties and conference lunches, with vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
An away day near Penshurst is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Work events in Penshurst: access and travel
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Work events in Penshurst are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Penshurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Penshurst to London (about 26 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north. Central London is about 26 miles from Penshurst, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Corporate paella catering in TN11 is planned around your venue. From High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Penshurst, we also cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Leicester Arms Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Penshurst
Other catering in Penshurst
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Penshurst
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. December events in Penshurst are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Is live paella right for your work event?
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Penshurst
- Events in Penshurst and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What corporate paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Penshurst
Is Penshurst close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Penshurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
- 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