Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Stanford events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Stanford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team lunches
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering in Stanford
Why choose corporate paella catering in Stanford?
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Stanford, people book us for events such as:
- Charity days
- Away days and office lunches
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer parties for staff
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (4.8 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
How our corporate paella catering works in Stanford
Live paella makes lunch an activity. Typical bookings include customer events and team-building events, with canapé tapas, paella lunches and bowl food.
At country venues around Stanford, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. After-work summer parties in Stanford 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.
- 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 in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
What else we do in Stanford
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Think about shade and seating
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Get facilities approval early
We adapt if timings change.
Bowl food for standing events.
Stanford for staff parties and team days
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the pans to you. Stanford is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Stanford is about 56 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, Westenhanger station is in Stanford itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cater work events across the TN25 postcode area. Streets in the area include Stone Street and Kennett Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Close by, we cover work events in Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How we price corporate paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Questions from Stanford
Do you come out to small places like Stanford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Stanford?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Stanford?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What paperwork do you have?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll provide it.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
- 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