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Corporate paella catering in Tunstall, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Tunstall. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Charity days
- Open days and launches
- Christmas parties
Live corporate paella catering in Tunstall
Where we can cook in Tunstall
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tunstall
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
How our corporate paella catering works in Tunstall
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Typical bookings include end-of-year celebrations and office lunches and away days, with Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas.
At country venues around Tunstall, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Tunstall
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
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’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Share the timings for food
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Bowl food for standing events.
Who books corporate paella catering in Tunstall?
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Tunstall, people book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity days
For staff and clients coming by train, Sittingbourne station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
FAQs for Tunstall
Is Tunstall close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Tunstall for guests?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Tunstall, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Tunstall? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a team event in Tunstall
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For corporate paella catering in Tunstall, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Tunstall. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 37 miles from Tunstall, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cater work events across ME9 and the streets around it. For work events just outside Tunstall, we cover Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Tunstall
Also in Tunstall
- 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