Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Esher
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Esher: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Open days and launches
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
Corporate paella catering near Esher
How our corporate paella catering works in Esher
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. For team days and training days and conferences, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food for your guests.
Work events near Esher might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Paella suits all of them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Esher and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Esher
Is Esher close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Esher?
Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will confirm with facilities.
Can we pay by invoice?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
It’s ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Work events in Esher: access and travel
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Work events in Esher are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Central London is about 15 miles from Esher, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Here we cover the KT10, KT7 and KT8 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Warren Close; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Esher on the A244 and A307, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at work events in West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (less than half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Esher includes Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Esher include Esher Church School (under half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Albert Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. December events in Esher are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Esher
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Desserts
What else we do in Esher
Perfect for your work event in Esher
It gets colleagues talking.
Whatever you are celebrating in Esher, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Company summer parties
- Client hospitality
- Training days and conferences
- Team lunches
By road, Esher is on or near the A244 and A307, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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