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Corporate paella catering in Sandling, Kent
Looking for corporate paella catering in Sandling? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer staff parties
- Conference lunches
- Open days and launches
Planning an event in Sandling?
Corporate paella catering in Sandling, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Whether it’s fundraisers and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella for your guests.
An away day near Sandling is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Sandling for staff parties and team days
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Sandling, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sandling to Canterbury (24 miles away).
By road, Sandling is on or near the M20, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cook at work events all over ME14, ME16 and ME20. Local streets include Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the M20, Sandling is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Yew Tree pub (within half a mile east)
Events we cater in Sandling
It feeds plenty of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Away days and office lunches
- Open days and launches
- Client hospitality
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Sandling, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Places near Sandling
More for events in Sandling
What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
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 we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Where we can cook in Sandling
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Questions from Sandling
Which station should guests use for Sandling?
The closest is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you cook in Tyland Barn?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
It’s ideal for that. Tell us how long the break is and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you cover Sandling?
We do. Sandling is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Sandling and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Think about shade and seating
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Have water and soft drinks available
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
- 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