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Corporate paella catering in Shirkoak, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Shirkoak and across Kent.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Product launches and open days
- Conference lunches
Book corporate paella catering in Shirkoak
About our corporate paella catering in Shirkoak
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Whether it’s team lunches and open days and launches, we will put together a menu of paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
At country venues around Shirkoak, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Working with your venue
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Shirkoak for staff parties and team days
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the TN26 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shirkoak to Canterbury (19 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east. Historic houses near Shirkoak include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
We cook at work events all over the TN26 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Close by, we cover work events in Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Shirkoak includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Paella compared with other options
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Shirkoak
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Kent, including Shirkoak
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Think about shade and seating
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Bowl food for standing events.
Who books corporate paella catering in Shirkoak?
It feeds a lot of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas parties
- Product launches and open days
- Fundraisers
Central London is about 47 miles from Shirkoak, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shirkoak
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. After-work summer parties in Shirkoak have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Shirkoak questions
Can you cook in Stone Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Shirkoak?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will confirm with facilities.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Other catering in Shirkoak
- 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