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Corporate paella catering in Upton, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Upton and across Kent.
- Conference lunches
- Product launches and open days
- Away days and office lunches
Corporate paella catering for Upton events
Live paella or other catering?
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Corporate paella catering in Upton, cooked live
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Popular choices include canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for away days and office lunches and client and customer events.
Around Upton, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Live paella works in all of them. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Work events in Upton: access and travel
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Anywhere in CT10, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Upton to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). 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: Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Anywhere in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a work event in a garden on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or the roads around them. Upton is on the A255, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Also near Upton
Also in Upton
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What corporate paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Tell us how long the food break is
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Bowl food for standing events.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. After-work summer parties in Upton have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your work event in Upton
It brings teams together around the pans.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Product launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
- Charity days
By road, Upton is on or near the A255, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Upton
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
FAQs for Upton
Which station should guests use for Upton?
Broadstairs station, in Upton itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
We can. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
- 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