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Corporate Paella Catering in Chelsham
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Chelsham and the surrounding area.
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
- Launches and open days
Planning an event in Chelsham?
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Chelsham
For client events, presentation matters: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. Popular choices include paella lunches, bowl food and canapé tapas, and we are often booked for client hospitality and christmas and end-of-year parties.
For rural venues near Chelsham, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Chelsham questions
Can you cook in Ledgers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Chelsham for guests?
Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We adapt if timings change.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Chelsham?
It is fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
Whatever you are celebrating in Chelsham, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Christmas parties
- Company summer parties
- Team-building events
- Charity days
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.3 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chelsham
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
Corporate events around Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Whether your work event is in the middle of Chelsham or on the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Woldingham station is about 1.9 miles away. Central London is about 13 miles from Chelsham, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
We cook at work events all over the CR6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your work event is on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For work events just outside Chelsham, we cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Chelsham includes Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Chelsham
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Chelsham, 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.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chelsham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Chelsham
Also in Chelsham
- 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