Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Thurnham, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Thurnham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Client hospitality
- Charity days
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Thurnham?
Corporate paella catering in Thurnham, made fresh on the day
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is exactly what a team event is for. Typical bookings include team-building days and summer staff parties, serving Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches.
At country venues around Thurnham, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Thurnham
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Nearby places to Thurnham
Other catering in Thurnham
Common questions in Thurnham
Is Thurnham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Thurnham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can the team help cook?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. December events in Thurnham are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Thurnham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Planning a team event in Thurnham
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Thurnham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Thurnham. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.6 miles south) and Leeds Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, Bearsted station is about 1.1 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in ME14, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a work event on streets such as Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way. If your venue is just outside Thurnham, we also cover Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Black Horse Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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