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Corporate paella catering in Blackheath, Surrey
Planning corporate paella catering in Blackheath? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Open days and launches
- Christmas parties
- Customer events
Planning an event in Blackheath?
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Blackheath
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. For christmas and end-of-year parties and away days and office lunches, we can cook canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Blackheath, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Blackheath
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a Christmas party in Blackheath, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- 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
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Who books corporate paella catering in Blackheath?
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Product launches and open days
- Client and customer events
- Team lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 0.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Work events in Blackheath: access and travel
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Blackheath to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Blackheath include Chilworth Manor (1.1 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Blackheath is about 27 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Wherever your work event is in GU4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at work events in Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Farnham (12 miles west).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Pubs nearby include The Percy Arms (0.7 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
How we price corporate paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Get facilities approval early
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Blackheath
Is Blackheath close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Blackheath too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do Christmas parties?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater in Blackheath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Blackheath is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
For event organisers in Blackheath
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Blackheath? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Other catering in Blackheath
- 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