Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Ryarsh, Kent
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ryarsh and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Fundraisers
- Open days and launches
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering for Ryarsh events
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Ryarsh and the whole of Kent
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
About our corporate paella catering in Ryarsh
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. For customer events and launches and open days, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts for your guests.
At country venues around Ryarsh, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. December events in Ryarsh are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Other catering in Ryarsh
Events we cater in Ryarsh
It feeds plenty of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ryarsh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer parties for staff
- Product launches and open days
- Training days and conferences
Ryarsh is about 25 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Ryarsh
What’s the nearest station to Ryarsh for guests?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Ryarsh too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ryarsh.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Work events in Ryarsh: access and travel
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Ryarsh, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ryarsh. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: West Malling station is about 1.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Old Soar Manor (4.7 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Wherever your work event is in ME19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Ryarsh for corporate paella catering include Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (within half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
- 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