West Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in Clapham, West Sussex
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Clapham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Team-building days
- Fundraisers
- Conference lunches
Live corporate paella catering in Clapham
Corporate paella catering in Clapham, cooked live
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. For team lunches and summer staff parties, we can cook paella lunches, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Clapham, 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 and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Clapham (BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Clapham for staff parties and team days
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN13, we can cook for your guests. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Clapham to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Clapham include Ecclesden Manor (1.5 miles south-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 48 miles from Clapham, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 5 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a work event in a garden on The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close. Main roads around Clapham include the A280, which makes travel to your work event easy. We also cook at work events in Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.9 miles west)
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For a Christmas party in Clapham, it is dark by about 4:00pm, 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.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Questions from Clapham
Is Clapham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the team help cook?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Tell us what you’d like.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. Hot paella in winter is popular.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Who books corporate paella catering in Clapham?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Clapham book us for events such as:
- Office lunches and away days
- Conference lunches
- Christmas parties
- Product launches and open days
By road, Clapham is on or near the A280, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Also in Clapham
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Is live paella right for your work event?
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs plenty of separate vegetarian food. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Clapham and across West Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Where we can cook in Clapham
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- 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