Surrey · England
Corporate paella catering in Godalming, Surrey
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Godalming.
- Client hospitality
- Away days and office lunches
- Team days
Corporate paella catering for Godalming events
About our corporate paella catering in Godalming
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. On the menu are bowl food, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for conference lunches and summer staff parties.
Teams near Godalming frequently go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Tell us about the site and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. December events in Godalming are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Get facilities approval early
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ask staff about diets in advance
The space is left clean and tidy.
Bowl food for standing events.
FAQs for Godalming
Could we have live paella in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Godalming from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we will provide it.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
What affects the price in Godalming
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Godalming, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Godalming and the whole of Surrey
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near Godalming
Other catering in Godalming
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Godalming?
It feeds a lot of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (2.2 miles north) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Work events in Godalming: access and travel
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Godalming and the surrounding area. We cater in 395 places in Surrey.
By road, Godalming is on or near the A3100 and B2130, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. For staff and clients coming by train, Godalming station is in Godalming itself. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the GU7 and GU8 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Station Road and Market Mews or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Godalming is on the A3100 and B2130, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover work events in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Godalming include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Godalming include St Hilary's School (within half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile 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