Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Epsom events
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Epsom. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Client and customer events
- Team lunches
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Epsom?
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Epsom
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. On the menu are vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and paella lunches, and typical bookings are for conference lunches and charity days.
A summer party at the office in Epsom is easy with live paella, if the site allows it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Business events near Epsom
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT19, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 14 miles from Epsom, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Epsom has its own station, Epsom station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of the KT19, KT18 and KT17 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Epsom sits on or near the A24 and B280, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. Nearby, we also cater work events in Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Epsom has lots of places to hold a work event.
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Epsom includes The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Schools near Epsom include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wellington Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your work event in Epsom
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Training days and conferences
- Fundraisers
- Client and customer events
- Open days and launches
Historic houses near Epsom include Fitznells Manor (1.3 miles north-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.3 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Epsom and the whole of Surrey
- Fast service from the pan
Common questions in Epsom
Could we have live paella in Epsom Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Places near Epsom
What else we do in Epsom
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Epsom, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Share the timings for food
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
The space is left clean and tidy.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
- 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