Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Lightwater
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Lightwater and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Team-building events
- Client hospitality
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering near Lightwater
How our corporate paella catering works in Lightwater
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella ticks every box. We are often asked to cater company summer parties and team days, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Around Lightwater, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Is live paella right for your work event?
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Surrey, including Lightwater
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Towns and villages near Lightwater
More for events in Lightwater
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Business events near Lightwater
Lightwater is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. For corporate paella catering in Lightwater, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lightwater. Lightwater is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Lightwater is about 27 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
For corporate paella catering in GU18 and GU19, we plan around your venue. Whether your work event is on Ambleside Road, Ridgeway Close and Shrublands Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For work events just outside Lightwater, we cover Donkey Town (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west), Windlesham (1 mile north-east), Lucas Green (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Lightwater includes Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles east)
Lightwater questions
Which station should guests use for Lightwater?
The closest is Bagshot station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Occasions we cook for in Lightwater
It feeds a lot of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer staff parties
- Team lunches
- Team-building events
- Charity and fundraising events
For staff and clients coming by train, Bagshot station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. December events in Lightwater are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Read more
- 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