Medway · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Rochester Riverside events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Rochester Riverside and the surrounding area.
- Charity days
- Conferences and training days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Book corporate paella catering in Rochester Riverside
Corporate events around Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. For corporate paella catering in Rochester Riverside, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Rochester Riverside to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Rochester Riverside has its own station, Rochester station. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (under half a mile south-west) and Temple Manor (0.8 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
For corporate paella catering in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we plan around your venue. From Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Rochester Riverside for corporate paella catering include Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rochester Riverside include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester Riverside include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Rochester Riverside
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. Typical bookings include team-building events and company summer parties, with paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts.
Work events near Rochester Riverside might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Rochester Riverside? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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Is live paella right for your work event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. December events in Rochester Riverside are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Rochester Riverside: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Rochester Riverside close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Rochester Riverside?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you come to Rochester Riverside?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Rochester Riverside and across Medway. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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