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Corporate paella catering in Hookwood, 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 Hookwood.
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building events
- Team lunches
Live corporate paella catering in Hookwood
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Hookwood, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Corporate paella catering in Hookwood, made fresh on the day
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. We are often asked to cater training days and conferences and team lunches, with bowl food, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
An away day near Hookwood is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Hookwood
Which station should guests use for Hookwood?
Horley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Hookwood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Hookwood?
We do. We cook at events in Hookwood and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. Book early for December.
What documents can you provide?
Let us know what’s required, and we will send what you need.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Places near Hookwood
What else we do in Hookwood
For event organisers in Hookwood
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Think about shade and seating
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Let us know how long people have to eat
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Business events near Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. From the centre of Hookwood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hookwood to Guildford (18 miles away).
Hookwood is about 23 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cater work events across RH6. Local streets include Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Hookwood, we also cover Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Hookwood include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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’ll do the cooking.
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.
What corporate paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Who books corporate paella catering in Hookwood?
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Team lunches
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-year celebrations
- Charity days
For staff and clients coming by train, Horley station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- 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