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Corporate Paella Catering for South Alkham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in South Alkham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Training days and conferences
- End-of-year celebrations
- Office lunches and away days
Planning an event in South Alkham?
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Think about shade and seating
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Corporate paella catering in South Alkham, cooked live
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is exactly what a team event is for. Typical bookings include team-building events and charity and fundraising events, with Spanish desserts, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella.
An away day near South Alkham is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Who books corporate paella catering in South Alkham?
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in South Alkham book us for events such as:
- Charity days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Conference lunches
- Open days and launches
Historic houses near South Alkham include Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. After-work summer parties in South Alkham have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for South Alkham
Which station should guests use for South Alkham?
The closest is Kearsney station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is South Alkham from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Let us know what’s required, and we’ll provide it.
Work events in South Alkham: access and travel
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in South Alkham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around South Alkham. South Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from South Alkham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east. Central London is about 62 miles from South Alkham, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Where we can cook in South Alkham
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to South Alkham
More for events in South Alkham
- 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