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Corporate Paella Catering for Hatchford events
Looking for corporate paella catering in Hatchford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Team-building events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering in Hatchford
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About our corporate paella catering in Hatchford
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. We are often asked to cater team-building events and client hospitality, with vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food.
An away day near Hatchford is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. December events in Hatchford are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Hatchford
How far is Hatchford from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Business events near Hatchford
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. From the centre of Hatchford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.1 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.5 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, Effingham Junction station is about 1.3 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in KT11, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at work events in Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (within half a mile south-west)
About the dishes
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or KT11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hatchford
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
Who books corporate paella catering in Hatchford?
Nobody is left out: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Team lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Conferences and training days
Central London is about 20 miles from Hatchford, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Bowl food for standing events.
Towns and villages near Hatchford
Other catering in Hatchford
- 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