Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Great Bookham events
Looking for corporate paella catering in Great Bookham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Customer events
- Conference lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering near Great Bookham
Corporate paella catering in Great Bookham, cooked live
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we’ll work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. Typical bookings include christmas parties and client hospitality, with canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches.
Work events near Great Bookham might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Corporate events around Great Bookham
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your work event is in the KT23 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Great Bookham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Bookham station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Historic houses near Great Bookham include Polesden Lacey (1.6 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Corporate paella catering in KT23 and KT22 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. We also cook at work events in Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Bookham includes Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Crown pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Great Bookham
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Client and customer events
- Team-building days
- Open days and launches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Central London is about 19 miles from Great Bookham, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Questions from Great Bookham
Can you cook in River Mole LNR?
Only if the landowner, typically 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, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What documents can you provide?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Great Bookham
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
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How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. After-work summer parties in Great Bookham have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. 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
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
- 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