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Corporate paella catering in Sholden, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Sholden.
- Client hospitality
- End-of-year celebrations
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering for Sholden events
About our corporate paella catering in Sholden
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. On the menu are paella lunches, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for team-building events and charity days.
An away day near Sholden 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 one booking can cover the whole menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Sholden
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. After-work summer parties in Sholden have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Nearby places to Sholden
What else we do in Sholden
What affects the price in Sholden
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sholden
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
Common questions in Sholden
How far is Sholden from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What documents can you provide?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Business events near Sholden
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Sholden and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Sholden include Walmer Castle (2 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Deal station is about 1.1 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Wherever your work event is in CT14, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Sholden for corporate paella catering include Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Why choose corporate paella catering in Sholden?
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team-building days
- Away days and office lunches
Sholden is about 66 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including Sholden
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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