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Corporate Paella Catering in Smeeth
Planning corporate paella catering in Smeeth? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Open days and launches
- Conferences and training days
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Smeeth?
About our corporate paella catering in Smeeth
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. On the menu are bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts, and we’re frequently booked for conference lunches and charity and fundraising events.
An away day near Smeeth is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. In Smeeth, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Share the timings for food
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
What affects the price in Smeeth
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What else we do in Smeeth
DIY paella versus live catering
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Smeeth?
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
In Smeeth and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Team-building events
- Team lunches
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Smeeth is about 53 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in Smeeth
Organising a club, school or community event in Smeeth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Questions from Smeeth
Do you come out to small places like Smeeth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Smeeth?
Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come to Smeeth?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Smeeth and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
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, and we time it to your schedule.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Planning a team event in Smeeth
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Smeeth, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Smeeth for corporate paella catering include Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- 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