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Corporate Paella Catering in Shelvin
Looking for corporate paella catering in Shelvin? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Fundraisers
- Team lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering in Shelvin
Corporate paella catering in Shelvin, made fresh on the day
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. We cook Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches, and typical bookings are for customer events and team lunches.
At country venues around Shelvin, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning a team event in Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Shelvin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 59 miles from Shelvin, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. December events in Shelvin 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.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Shelvin and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Shelvin
People remember it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shelvin and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Product launches and open days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Client hospitality
- Team lunches
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Shelvin? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Shelvin: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Shelvin for guests?
Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater at business parks?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will confirm with facilities.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Places near Shelvin
More for events in Shelvin
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
We adapt if timings change.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
For event organisers in Shelvin
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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