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Corporate Paella Catering in Dora's Green
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Dora's Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team days
Corporate paella catering near Dora's Green
About the dishes
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
How our corporate paella catering works in Dora's Green
For client events, presentation matters: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Typical bookings include summer parties for staff and launches and open days, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
At country venues around Dora's Green, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Where we can cook in Dora's Green
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
Who books corporate paella catering in Dora's Green?
It brings teams together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Office lunches and away days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Summer staff parties
- Training days and conferences
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Work events in Dora's Green: access and travel
Dora's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in Dora's Green and nearby villages. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Dora's Green is about 37 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, Farnham station is about 2.3 miles away.
For corporate paella catering in GU10, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater work events in Warren Corner (1 mile north), Redlands (1 mile north-west), Ewshot (1 mile north), Dippenhall (1 mile south) and Crondall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dora's Green include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Park.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (2 miles south-east)
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. In Dora's Green, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Dora's Green
Is Dora's Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Dora's Green for guests?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cover Dora's Green?
We do. We cook at events in Dora's Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Dora's Green and the whole of Surrey
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Have water and soft drinks available
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in Dora's Green
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dora's Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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