Kent · England
Corporate paella catering in Westwood, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Westwood. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer staff parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Away days and office lunches
Corporate paella catering for Westwood events
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
How our corporate paella catering works in Westwood
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is exactly what a team event is for. Whether it’s charity days and christmas and end-of-year parties, we can cook canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food and more.
Around Westwood, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Live paella works in all of them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Westwood for staff parties and team days
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. For a work event in Westwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Westwood. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Westwood to Canterbury (15 miles away).
With the A254 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward. Westwood is about 65 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Anywhere in CT9 and CT10, we can cook for your guests. From Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A254 close by, Westwood is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Westwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Orb pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Westwood, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers 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 pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Questions from Westwood
What’s the nearest station to Westwood for guests?
Margate station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Can you invoice the company?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
What paperwork do you have?
Let us know what’s required, and we will send what you need.
Why choose live paella in Westwood?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Westwood hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Westwood
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Westwood
For event organisers in Westwood
Organising a club, school or community event in Westwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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