Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Underling Green, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Underling Green.
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-year celebrations
- Team days
Corporate paella catering near Underling Green
About our corporate paella catering in Underling Green
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. For team-building events and training days and conferences, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food.
For rural venues near Underling Green, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Where we can cook in Underling Green
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Underling Green
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
Events we cater in Underling Green
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Underling Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Away days and office lunches
- Team-building days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Summer parties for staff
Underling Green is about 34 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
Common questions in Underling Green
Is Underling Green 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.
What’s the nearest station to Underling Green for guests?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
It’s ideal for that. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
What documents can you provide?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we’ll respond.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Underling Green, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose live paella in Underling Green?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Underling Green for staff parties and team days
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Underling Green and the surrounding area. Underling Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (5 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.5 miles south-west. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in TN12 is planned around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover work events in Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
Towns and villages near Underling Green
Also in Underling Green
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Get facilities approval early
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Crockery and staff can be added.
- 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