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Corporate Paella Catering in Smarden Bell
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Smarden Bell and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Team-building events
- Conference lunches
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Smarden Bell?
Corporate paella catering in Smarden Bell, cooked live
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. Typical bookings include team-building events and customer events, with Spanish desserts, bowl food and paella lunches.
An away day near Smarden Bell is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a Christmas party in Smarden Bell, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning a team event in Smarden Bell
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your work event in Smarden Bell, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Smarden Bell is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2 miles west. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. That could mean a work event in a garden on Bell Lane and Headcorn Road. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (within half a mile south)
How we price corporate paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Occasions we cook for in Smarden Bell
It brings teams together around the pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Smarden Bell and Kent:
- Company summer parties
- Team lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
- Open days and launches
Central London is about 41 miles from Smarden Bell, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Smarden Bell hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Smarden Bell
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Questions from Smarden Bell
What’s the nearest station to Smarden Bell for guests?
Headcorn station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Is Smarden Bell close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
- 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