Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Tonbridge, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Tonbridge and the surrounding area.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conference lunches
- Office lunches and away days
Corporate paella catering for Tonbridge events
How our corporate paella catering works in Tonbridge
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Whether it is away days and office lunches and conference lunches, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, paella lunches and bowl food and more.
A summer party at the office in Tonbridge is easy with live paella, as long as the site allows cooking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Tonbridge
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
Business events near Tonbridge
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Tonbridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Tonbridge. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Tonbridge to London (26 miles away).
Central London is about 26 miles from Tonbridge, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. By road, Tonbridge is on or near the A26 and A227, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
Anywhere in TN9, TN10 and TN11, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Old London Road and London Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Tonbridge include the A26 and A227, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. If your venue is just outside Tonbridge, we also cover Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Milne Museum (under half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Tonbridge include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Tonbridge include Hillview School for Girls (0.7 miles south) and Royal Rise Primary School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Ivy House Public House (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Tonbridge
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Occasions we cook for in Tonbridge
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Tonbridge book us for occasions like:
- Conferences and training days
- Company summer parties
- Charity days
- Open days and launches
Historic houses near Tonbridge include Ightham Mote (4.1 miles north) and Penshurst Place (4.4 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
Towns and villages near Tonbridge
More for events in Tonbridge
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. After-work summer parties in Tonbridge have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Tonbridge and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Tonbridge: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Tonbridge close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at our office?
Courtyards and terraces often work, if the building allows it.
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.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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