Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in West Hougham, Kent
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across West Hougham and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Team lunches
- Team-building events
- Conference lunches
Planning an event in West Hougham?
Corporate paella catering in West Hougham, made fresh on the day
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. We’re often asked to cater conferences and training days and open days and launches, with canapé tapas, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella.
For rural venues near West Hougham, 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.
West Hougham for staff parties and team days
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. For a work event in West Hougham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around West Hougham. West Hougham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from West Hougham to Canterbury (13 miles away).
West Hougham is about 63 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Historic houses near West Hougham include Acrise Place (4.7 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Wherever your work event is in CT15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a work event in a garden on The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Hougham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Astor College for the Arts (2.4 miles east)
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
West Hougham: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like West Hougham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose live paella in West Hougham?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
Occasions we cook for in West Hougham
It feeds a lot of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Away days and office lunches
- Customer events
- Summer staff parties
- Christmas parties
For staff and clients coming by train, Kearsney station is about 2.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. After-work summer parties in West Hougham 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.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Think about shade and seating
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
- 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