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Corporate paella catering in Dormansland, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Dormansland.
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Training days and conferences
Book corporate paella catering in Dormansland
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. December events in Dormansland are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. 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 in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RH7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Dormansland
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For client hospitality and team-building events, we’ll put together a menu of paella lunches, Spanish desserts and bowl food and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Dormansland suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Common questions in Dormansland
Do you come out to small places like Dormansland?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Centenary Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella compared with other options
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. 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.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
Also near Dormansland
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How we price corporate paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Dormansland? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Events we cater in Dormansland
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Team lunches
- Team-building days
- Client and customer events
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Dormans station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Dormansland
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Dormansland for staff parties and team days
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. For a work event in Dormansland, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Central London is about 24 miles from Dormansland, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Dormansland include Hammerwood Park (3.2 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.2 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in RH7, we plan around your venue and timings. From Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). The countryside around Dormansland includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Old House at Home (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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