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Corporate paella catering in Farncombe, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Farncombe.
- Open days and launches
- Client hospitality
- Summer parties for staff
Live corporate paella catering in Farncombe
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Farncombe
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. Typical bookings include christmas and end-of-year parties and launches and open days, with Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
For businesses around Farncombe, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Tell us about the site and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Corporate events around Farncombe
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Work events in Farncombe are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Farncombe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For staff and clients coming by train, Farncombe station is in Farncombe itself. Central London is about 30 miles from Farncombe, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the GU7 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a work event in a garden on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens or the roads around them. Other places close to Farncombe for corporate paella catering include Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Freeholders pub (within half a mile south-east)
Occasions we cook for in Farncombe
It brings teams together around the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity days
- Team-building events
- End-of-year celebrations
Historic houses near Farncombe include Loseley Park (1.2 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Share the timings for food
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
The cooking area stays tidy.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Farncombe
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 cook in Farncombe Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Nearby places to Farncombe
Other catering in Farncombe
What corporate paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. December events in Farncombe are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Paella compared with other options
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Farncombe
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Farncombe
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- 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