Surrey · England
Corporate paella catering in North Holmwood, 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 in North Holmwood.
- Launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
- Customer events
Corporate paella catering near North Holmwood
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
About our corporate paella catering in North Holmwood
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. We cook bowl food, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater team lunches and conference lunches.
Teams near North Holmwood frequently go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Let us know about the site. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Business events near North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. For corporate paella catering in North Holmwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around North Holmwood. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (3.8 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in RH5 and RH4, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
Also near North Holmwood
What else we do in North Holmwood
North Holmwood questions
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will see what works.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
For event organisers in North Holmwood
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in North Holmwood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. After-work summer parties in North Holmwood have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- 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.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in North Holmwood, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in North Holmwood
It suits summer parties especially well, alongside games and music.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In North Holmwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Training days and conferences
- Client hospitality
- Company summer parties
- End-of-year celebrations
North Holmwood is about 22 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Think about shade and seating
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
What corporate paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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