Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Pett Bottom events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Pett Bottom and across Kent.
- Christmas parties
- Customer events
- Summer parties for staff
Corporate paella catering in Pett Bottom
About our corporate paella catering in Pett Bottom
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event. On the menu are bowl food, canapé tapas and paella lunches, and we are frequently booked for conferences and training days and charity days.
For rural venues near Pett Bottom, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
We leave the space as we found it.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
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 we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a Christmas party in Pett Bottom, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 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 in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Pett Bottom
Which station should guests use for Pett Bottom?
Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come to Pett Bottom?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Pett Bottom and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we pay by invoice?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Nearby places to Pett Bottom
What else we do in Pett Bottom
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Pett Bottom hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Pett Bottom for staff parties and team days
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your work event in Pett Bottom, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Pett Bottom is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook.
Central London is about 55 miles from Pett Bottom, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cater work events across CT4 and the streets around it. Local streets include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and 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