Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Shottenden, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Shottenden.
- Training days and conferences
- Product launches and open days
- Summer staff parties
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Corporate events around Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Shottenden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Shottenden. Shottenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, Selling station is about 2 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Shottenden, we also cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Corporate paella catering in Shottenden, made fresh on the day
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Whether it’s customer events and summer parties for staff, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, bowl food and paella lunches for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around Shottenden suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Shottenden, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Think about shade and seating
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing 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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Shottenden
It brings teams together.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Training days and conferences
- Team-building days
- Customer events
- End-of-year celebrations
Shottenden is about 47 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
Places near Shottenden
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Shottenden questions
Is Shottenden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Shottenden for guests?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. Book early for December.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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