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Corporate Paella Catering in Westenhanger
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Westenhanger.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conference lunches
- Client and customer events
Planning an event in Westenhanger?
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Corporate paella catering in Westenhanger, cooked live
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. For conference lunches and end-of-year celebrations, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food and more.
An away day near Westenhanger is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Westenhanger
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including Westenhanger
What affects the price in Westenhanger
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. For a Christmas party in Westenhanger, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westenhanger? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning a team event in Westenhanger
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your work event in Westenhanger will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Westenhanger include Westenhanger Castle (within half a mile north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 56 miles from Westenhanger, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Corporate paella catering in CT21 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Westenhanger for corporate paella catering include Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south)
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Westenhanger
Can you cook near the sea around Westenhanger?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Westenhanger too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westenhanger.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater at business parks?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will confirm with facilities.
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.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Nearby places to Westenhanger
Other catering in Westenhanger
- 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