Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Upper Ifield events
Looking for corporate paella catering in Upper Ifield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Team lunches
- Training days and conferences
- Summer parties for staff
Corporate paella catering near Upper Ifield
Corporate paella catering in Upper Ifield, cooked live
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. We cook paella lunches, Spanish desserts and bowl food, and typical bookings are for client hospitality and charity days.
At country venues around Upper Ifield, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a Christmas party in Upper Ifield, it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Business events near Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether your work event is in the middle of Upper Ifield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Upper Ifield to London (about 23 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Higham station is about 2.2 miles away. Central London is about 23 miles from Upper Ifield, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Corporate paella catering in DA12 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater work events in Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Ifield include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Upper Ifield
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Upper Ifield
What’s the nearest station to Upper Ifield for guests?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Ifield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater at business parks?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will check with your facilities team.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
We can. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
What affects the price in Upper Ifield
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What else we do in Upper Ifield
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
- 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