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Corporate Paella Catering for Blackbrook events
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 Blackbrook.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Open days and launches
- Team lunches
Live corporate paella catering in Blackbrook
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Blackbrook
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it’s served straight from the pan. Whether it’s company summer parties and team lunches, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
For rural venues near Blackbrook, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Common questions in Blackbrook
What’s the nearest station to Blackbrook for guests?
Holmwood station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Blackbrook from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we’ll respond.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What affects the price in Blackbrook
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Blackbrook?
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Product launches and open days
- Team lunches
- Team days
- Summer staff parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Holmwood station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Think about shade and seating
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
The space is left clean and tidy.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Blackbrook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. After-work summer parties in Blackbrook have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Corporate events around Blackbrook
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Blackbrook to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Blackbrook is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Blackbrook include Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles 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 22 miles from Blackbrook, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over RH5. Nearby, we also cater work events in North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near Blackbrook include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Blackbrook hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Blackbrook and across Surrey
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Blackbrook
What else we do in Blackbrook
- 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