Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Dockenfield events
Planning corporate paella catering in Dockenfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Away days and office lunches
- Team-building days
- Customer events
Live corporate paella catering in Dockenfield
Occasions we cook for in Dockenfield
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Team-building events
- Summer parties for staff
- End-of-year celebrations
- Training days and conferences
Dockenfield is about 39 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How our corporate paella catering works in Dockenfield
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. We are frequently asked to cater christmas parties and charity days, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Dockenfield, 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, never made in advance and reheated.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Get facilities approval early
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
What affects the price in Dockenfield
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Places near Dockenfield
What else we do in Dockenfield
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. December events in Dockenfield are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 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 pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Dockenfield
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Dockenfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Business events near Dockenfield
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For a work event in Dockenfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Dockenfield is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.4 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. Local streets include The Street and Lake Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Dockenfield for corporate paella catering include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Dockenfield and the whole of Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Dockenfield
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- 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