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Corporate Paella Catering in Upper Upnor
Planning corporate paella catering in Upper Upnor? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering in Upper Upnor
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Upper Upnor, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in Upper Upnor
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and launches and training days and conferences.
Team away days in the countryside around Upper Upnor suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Upper Upnor questions
What’s the nearest station to Upper Upnor for guests?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Lower Lines Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can staff get involved?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Tell us what you’d like.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Work events in Upper Upnor: access and travel
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your work event in Upper Upnor, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our events stretch from Upper Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Strood station is about 1.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (1.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (1.9 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Anywhere in ME2, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. That could mean a work event in a garden on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street. For work events just outside Upper Upnor, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Upnor include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Upper Upnor include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
How we price corporate paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
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- 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