Kent · England
Corporate Paella Catering in West Cross
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in West Cross.
- Open days and launches
- Christmas parties
- Team-building days
Book corporate paella catering in West Cross
About our corporate paella catering in West Cross
Live paella makes lunch an activity. On the menu are bowl food, paella lunches and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater client hospitality and team-building events.
For rural venues near West Cross, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Work events in West Cross: access and travel
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Work events in West Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from West Cross to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Historic houses near West Cross include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.1 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in TN17, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Other places close to West Cross for corporate paella catering include Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose corporate paella catering in West Cross?
It is fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
These are some of the occasions we cater around West Cross:
- Customer events
- Team-building days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Away days and office lunches
Central London is about 43 miles from West Cross, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
West Cross questions
Do you come out to small places like West Cross?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can staff get involved?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will see what works.
Do you come to West Cross?
We do. We cook at events in West Cross and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In West Cross, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Other catering in West Cross
- 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