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Corporate Paella Catering for St Mary in the Marsh events
Planning corporate paella catering in St Mary in the Marsh? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer staff parties
- Fundraisers
- End-of-year celebrations
Planning an event in St Mary in the Marsh?
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. December events in St Mary in the Marsh are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- 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 live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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How our corporate paella catering works in St Mary in the Marsh
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. For product launches and open days and client and customer events, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around St Mary in the Marsh suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning a team event in St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For a work event in St Mary in the Marsh, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around St Mary in the Marsh. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from St Mary in the Marsh to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in TN29. Whether your work event is on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to St Mary in the Marsh for corporate paella catering include St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose corporate paella catering in St Mary in the Marsh?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in St Mary in the Marsh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Launches and open days
- Client and customer events
- Team-building events
Central London is about 56 miles from St Mary in the Marsh, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What corporate paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in St Mary in the Marsh
How far is St Mary in the Marsh from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is St Mary in the Marsh 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.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Think about shade and seating
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Ask staff about diets in advance
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For event organisers in St Mary in the Marsh
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll 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