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Corporate Paella Catering in Rusthall

Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Rusthall. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.

  • Product launches and open days
  • Customer events
  • Conference lunches

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Book corporate paella catering in Rusthall

Step by step

We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. December events in Rusthall are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.

  1. We check the date and venue.
  2. You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
  3. We send any documents your venue needs.
  4. The paella cooks as your team gathers.
  5. It’s served quickly, then we pack down.

Getting ready for the day

  • Let us know the timings for the day
  • Give us your final numbers and diets
  • Arrange parking near the cooking spot

How to get a price

We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.

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Planning help

Corporate paella catering for your work event in Rusthall

Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is exactly what a team event is for. We’re frequently asked to cater office lunches and away days and company summer parties, serving canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.

Work events near Rusthall might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Paella suits all of them. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.

Where
Rusthall (TN4, TN3)
Region
Kent
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
Extras
Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
Quotes
Ask us for a quote
Last updated
23 October 2026
Rows of canapés on a wooden board

Space, weather and the venue

Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:

  • A safe distance from anything that could catch
  • Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
  • Flat, firm ground for the cooking area

Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.

What we offer

  • Bowl food
  • Paella lunches
  • Desserts
  • Vegan & vegetarian pans
  • Canapé tapas
  • Drinks service

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For planners, venues and organisers

For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.

If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.

How we price corporate paella catering

Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:

  • How many courses
  • Guest numbers
  • Waiting and bar staff
  • Parking and unloading

Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.

Getting an accurate quote

When you contact us, it helps to tell us:

  • What the venue already provides
  • Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
  • The venue or postcode
  • Your date and when you want to eat

Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.

Planning for every diet

We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:

  • Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
  • Tell us how long the food break is
  • Think about shade and seating
  • Confirm live cooking with facilities

We adapt if timings change.

Canapés for drinks receptions.

Who books corporate paella catering in Rusthall?

It brings teams together around the pans.

Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Rusthall, people book us for occasions like:

  • Christmas parties
  • Product launches and open days
  • Away days and office lunches
  • Summer staff parties

Historic houses near Rusthall include Groombridge Place (2.2 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.3 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.

What your quote should include

  • Whether travel is included
  • The deadline for final numbers
  • If the price includes VAT
  • The deposit and payment dates

12 questions to ask before booking

Rusthall: your questions answered

Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?

Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.

What’s the nearest station to Rusthall for guests?

Tunbridge Wells station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.

How much does corporate paella catering cost in Rusthall?

Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.

Can you invoice the company?

Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how we work.

How much space do you need?

A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.

Can you cater for children?

Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.

How many different paellas?

Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.

How quickly can you serve a big group?

We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.

Work events in Rusthall: access and travel

Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the TN4 area, we can bring the pans to you. Rusthall is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.

Central London is about 29 miles from Rusthall, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Tunbridge Wells station is about 1.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.

Wherever your work event is in TN4 and TN3, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Rusthall for corporate paella catering include Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).

Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Rusthall includes Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.

  • Local schools include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
  • Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
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Why live cooking beats a buffet

If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Why us?

  • Starters and desserts to complete the menu
  • A quote that spells everything out
  • Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
  • Events in Rusthall and across Kent

See Our prices page And What paella catering costs.

What’s in the pans

Canapé tapas

Canapés suit launches and client events.

Paella lunches

A paella lunch feeds a team fast.

  • 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

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