Surrey · England
Corporate paella catering in Alfold, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Alfold. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Client and customer events
- Training days and conferences
- Summer parties for staff
Live corporate paella catering in Alfold
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Alfold
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Whether it is charity days and away days and office lunches, we can cook canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
An away day near Alfold is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Nearby places to Alfold
What else we do in Alfold
Alfold for staff parties and team days
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Alfold. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. For work events just outside Alfold, we cover Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Not far away are Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
Who books corporate paella catering in Alfold?
It feeds plenty of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Launches and open days
- Charity days
- Conferences and training days
- Company summer parties
Central London is about 33 miles from Alfold, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. After-work summer parties in Alfold have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, 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 clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Alfold
Is Alfold too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Fir Tree Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Alfold
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Think about shade and seating
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Have water and soft drinks available
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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