Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Reading Street
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Reading Street. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team-building days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Team lunches
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Corporate paella catering in Reading Street, made fresh on the day
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella does all three. Typical bookings include summer parties for staff and product launches and open days, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and canapé tapas.
For rural venues near Reading Street, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Work events in Reading Street: access and travel
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your work event is in the middle of Reading Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Reading Street to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Reading Street is about 48 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.3 miles away.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. We also cook at work events in Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Reading Street include Orlestone Forest.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a Christmas party in Reading Street, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Nearby places to Reading Street
Other catering in Reading Street
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella pans serve many people quickly. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Reading Street hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Reading Street
Which station should guests use for Reading Street?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Is Reading Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Reading Street
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Who books corporate paella catering in Reading Street?
It’s fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Office lunches and away days
- Fundraisers
- Conferences and training days
- Summer parties for staff
Historic houses near Reading Street include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
What corporate paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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