Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Southernden
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Southernden.
- Charity days
- Team-building events
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering for Southernden events
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Corporate paella catering in Southernden, made fresh on the day
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Typical bookings include end-of-year celebrations and charity days, serving paella lunches, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Southernden, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Who books corporate paella catering in Southernden?
It is memorable.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Office lunches and away days
- Team-building days
- Customer events
- Conference lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a team event in Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the TN27 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 39 miles from Southernden, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Corporate paella catering in TN27 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Think about shade and seating
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Get facilities approval early
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Places near Southernden
What else we do in Southernden
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Southernden and the whole of Kent
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. After-work summer parties in Southernden have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Southernden
How far is Southernden from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Southernden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Southernden
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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