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Corporate Paella Catering for Gatton events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Gatton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Conference lunches
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering in Gatton
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Corporate paella catering in Gatton, cooked live
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. We are frequently asked to cater company summer parties and christmas parties, serving paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food.
For rural venues near Gatton, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Work events in Gatton: access and travel
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. For corporate paella catering in Gatton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Merstham station, about 1 mile east. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2 and RH1, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Gatton include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
The cooking area stays tidy.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a Christmas party in Gatton, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price corporate paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Planning corporate paella catering in Gatton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Common questions in Gatton
Is Gatton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Gatton?
Merstham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Can you invoice the company?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we’ll respond.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Towns and villages near Gatton
Other catering in Gatton
Events we cater in Gatton
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Office lunches and away days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Client hospitality
- Summer staff parties
Central London is about 17 miles from Gatton, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- 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