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Corporate paella catering in Rolvenden, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Rolvenden. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christmas parties
- Team days
- Open days and launches
Corporate paella catering near Rolvenden
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
About our corporate paella catering in Rolvenden
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event. On the menu are canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food, and we’re regularly asked to cater customer events and fundraisers.
An away day near Rolvenden is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
How we price corporate paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Corporate events around Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we can bring the pans to you. Rolvenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Rolvenden to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.1 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.2 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cook at work events all over TN17. From High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or a nearby road, we can cook there. For work events just outside Rolvenden, we cover West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your work event in Rolvenden
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Client hospitality
- Team days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Conferences and training days
Rolvenden is about 44 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Rolvenden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can 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:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Questions from Rolvenden
Is Rolvenden 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.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Do you cater in Rolvenden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rolvenden and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a Christmas party in Rolvenden, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Rolvenden
- 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