Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Speldhurst, Kent
Looking for corporate paella catering in Speldhurst? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering for Speldhurst events
Speldhurst for staff parties and team days
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Speldhurst will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Speldhurst is about 28 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Speldhurst include Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.7 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Wherever your work event is in TN3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater work events in Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Speldhurst include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile south-east)
About our corporate paella catering in Speldhurst
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. We cook canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for summer parties for staff and client hospitality.
At country venues around Speldhurst, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For event organisers in Speldhurst
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Speldhurst, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, 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.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Who books corporate paella catering in Speldhurst?
It feeds plenty of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Team days
- Conferences and training days
- Charity days
- Client and customer events
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
Towns and villages near Speldhurst
What else we do in Speldhurst
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Why choose live paella in Speldhurst?
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs plenty of separate vegetarian food. Paella covers diets with separate pans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Speldhurst hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
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Common questions in Speldhurst
Which station should guests use for Speldhurst?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Speldhurst close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you come to Speldhurst?
We do. Speldhurst is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Crockery and staff can be added.
- 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