Surrey · England
Corporate paella catering in Capel, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Capel.
- Team-building events
- Client hospitality
- Charity days
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Corporate paella catering in Capel, made fresh on the day
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. We’re often asked to cater team lunches and end-of-year celebrations, with Spanish desserts, bowl food and paella lunches.
At country venues around Capel, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Planning a team event in Capel
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Work events in Capel are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Capel is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Capel to Guildford (13 miles away).
Capel is about 26 miles from central London, so it is 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.
We cook at work events all over RH5. Local streets include The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater work events in Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). Open spaces near Capel include Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
Questions from Capel
Is Capel too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Capel from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll confirm with facilities.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can staff get involved?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Why choose live paella in Capel?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Capel hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Surrey, including Capel
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also in Capel
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Capel? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a Christmas party in Capel, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
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
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books corporate paella catering in Capel?
It brings teams together around the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Training days and conferences
- Team-building days
- Company summer parties
For staff and clients coming by train, Ockley station is about 0.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Share the timings for food
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Have water and soft drinks available
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Bowl food for standing events.
- 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