Surrey · England
Corporate paella catering in Ash Vale, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Ash Vale and across Surrey.
- Client and customer events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering near Ash Vale
About our corporate paella catering in Ash Vale
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. For summer parties for staff and team-building events, we can cook paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food for your guests.
Work events near Ash Vale might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Occasions we cook for in Ash Vale
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Team days
- Customer events
- Fundraisers
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (3.6 miles south-east) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Ash Vale and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Business events near Ash Vale
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For a work event in Ash Vale, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ash Vale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Ash Vale to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
By road, Ash Vale is on or near the B3165 and B3166, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. Central London is about 32 miles from Ash Vale, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Anywhere in GU12 and GU14, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Ash Vale sits on or near the B3165 and B3166, which makes travel to your work event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
- Local schools include The Wavell School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (2 miles north-west)
More for events in Ash Vale
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. December events in Ash Vale are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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How we price corporate paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
FAQs for Ash Vale
What’s the nearest station to Ash Vale for guests?
Ash Vale station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Ash Vale close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian 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