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Corporate Paella Catering in West Malling
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in West Malling.
- Launches and open days
- Conference lunches
- Client and customer events
Corporate paella catering in West Malling
How our corporate paella catering works in West Malling
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. Whether it’s customer events and summer staff parties, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas and more.
Around West Malling, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why West Malling hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. December events in West Malling are in the dark from about 3:50pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How we price corporate paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in West Malling? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Share the timings for food
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Also near West Malling
Also in West Malling
West Malling for staff parties and team days
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in West Malling. We cook in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from West Malling to London (26 miles away).
Central London is about 26 miles from West Malling, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 0.7 miles east.
For corporate paella catering in ME19, we plan around your venue. From High Street, Police Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A20 close by, West Malling is simple for us to get to for your work event. Other places close to West Malling for corporate paella catering include Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Malling include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Malling School (1.4 miles east) and The Malling School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Five Pointed Star Public House (under half a mile east)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Malling? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
West Malling questions
How far is West Malling from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to West Malling for guests?
West Malling station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
- 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