Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Scragged Oak, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Scragged Oak.
- Team lunches
- Conferences and training days
- End-of-year celebrations
Planning an event in Scragged Oak?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Corporate paella catering in Scragged Oak, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it’s served straight from the pan. Whether it is office lunches and away days and launches and open days, we’ll put together a menu of paella lunches, canapé tapas and bowl food for your guests.
At country venues around Scragged Oak, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Share the timings for food
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Bowl food for standing events.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- 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, use our quote form.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Scragged Oak
How far is Scragged Oak from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will check with your facilities team.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Places near Scragged Oak
Also in Scragged Oak
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Business events near Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. We cater work events at gardens, halls and venues around Scragged Oak and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Bearsted station is about 3.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.8 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in ME14, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Scragged Oak hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Scragged Oak and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Scragged Oak, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Planning corporate paella catering in Scragged Oak? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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