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Corporate Paella Catering in The Valley
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in The Valley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Client and customer events
- Company summer parties
- Fundraisers
Live corporate paella catering in The Valley
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How our corporate paella catering works in The Valley
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. On the menu are vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and bowl food, and typical bookings are for summer parties for staff and team lunches.
An away day near The Valley is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share the timings for food
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We leave the space as we found it.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Work events in The Valley: access and travel
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around The Valley. The Valley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 3.2 miles south. Central London is about 42 miles from The Valley, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over ME13. Other places close to The Valley for corporate paella catering include Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Occasions we cook for in The Valley
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in The Valley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Client hospitality
- Charity and fundraising events
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer staff parties
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.1 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
Live paella or other catering?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in The Valley and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
The Valley questions
What’s the nearest station to The Valley for guests?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like The Valley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That’s one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. Hot paella in winter is popular.
How does payment work for businesses?
We’ll explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. In The Valley, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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