Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Shorne Ridgeway: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Team days
- Client hospitality
- Office lunches and away days
Planning an event in Shorne Ridgeway?
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About our corporate paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. We are often asked to cater team lunches and team days, serving Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
For rural venues near Shorne Ridgeway, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Shorne Ridgeway
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Launches and open days
- Customer events
- Team-building days
- Conference lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Higham station is about 2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Corporate events around Shorne Ridgeway
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Across the DA12 area, we can cook for your guests. Shorne Ridgeway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.7 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. Shorne Ridgeway is about 24 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
We cook at work events all over the DA12 postcode area. Whether your work event is on Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover work events in Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Shorne Ridgeway includes Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Shorne Ridgeway include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile north)
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway
Can you cook in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Shorne Ridgeway close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Courtyards and terraces often work, if the building allows it.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. Hot paella in winter is popular.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What space do you need to cook?
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 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.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What affects the price in Shorne Ridgeway
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or DA12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shorne Ridgeway
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Think about shade and seating
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. December events in Shorne Ridgeway are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Planning corporate paella catering in Shorne Ridgeway? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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