Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Sole Street, 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 for events in Sole Street.
- Client and customer events
- Conferences and training days
- Away days and office lunches
Corporate paella catering in Sole Street
Corporate paella catering in Sole Street, made fresh on the day
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. Popular choices include bowl food, Spanish desserts and paella lunches, and we’re regularly asked to cater team-building events and client and customer events.
Team away days in the countryside around Sole Street suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Think about shade and seating
We leave the space as we found it.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Business events near Sole Street
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in DA13, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Central London is about 22 miles from Sole Street, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Sole Street station is in Sole Street itself.
We cook at work events all over DA13 and DA12. From Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Open spaces near Sole Street include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Sole Street include Meopham School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (under half a mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Nearby places to Sole Street
Also in Sole Street
Events we cater in Sole Street
It’s fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Sole Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas parties
- Customer events
- Company summer parties
- Team lunches
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (0.9 miles east) and Starkey Castle (3.8 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. After-work summer parties in Sole Street have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. There’s 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 choose Love Paella in Sole Street
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Sole Street and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Sole Street
How far is Sole Street from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll provide it.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Where we can cook in Sole Street
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
For event organisers in Sole Street
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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