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Corporate Paella Catering in Shadoxhurst
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Shadoxhurst.
- Product launches and open days
- Charity days
- Conference lunches
Corporate paella catering in Shadoxhurst
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Corporate paella catering in Shadoxhurst, cooked live
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. We are frequently asked to cater client hospitality and charity days, serving paella lunches, bowl food and canapé tapas.
An away day near Shadoxhurst is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Questions from Shadoxhurst
Which station should guests use for Shadoxhurst?
Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will talk you through it.
Towns and villages near Shadoxhurst
Also in Shadoxhurst
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Shadoxhurst
- Events in Shadoxhurst and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Shadoxhurst for staff parties and team days
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we can cook for your guests. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Shadoxhurst include Godinton House (3.7 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Shadoxhurst is about 48 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Local streets include The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Shadoxhurst, we also cover Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Shadoxhurst includes Orlestone Forest.
What affects the price in Shadoxhurst
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. December events in Shadoxhurst are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, 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.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
The space is left clean and tidy.
Bowl food for standing events.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
- 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