Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Ockford Ridge events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ockford Ridge: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Team-building events
- Launches and open days
- Conferences and training days
Planning an event in Ockford Ridge?
About our corporate paella catering in Ockford Ridge
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. For team-building events and company summer parties, we can cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and paella lunches and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Ockford Ridge suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
Planning a team event in Ockford Ridge
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Ockford Ridge and nearby villages. Ockford Ridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 33 miles from Ockford Ridge, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Ockford Ridge include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). 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 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cover work events in every part of the GU8 postcode area. Whether your work event is on Rake Lane and Station Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover work events in Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ockford Ridge include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Ockford Ridge include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ask staff about diets in advance
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Ockford Ridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Questions from Ockford Ridge
How far is Ockford Ridge from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Ockford Ridge hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Ockford Ridge and across Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. After-work summer parties in Ockford Ridge 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.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Planning corporate paella catering in Ockford Ridge? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Perfect for your work event in Ockford Ridge
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Launches and open days
- Away days and office lunches
- Summer parties for staff
For staff and clients coming by train, Ockford Ridge has its own station, Milford (Surrey) station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
More for events in Ockford Ridge
- 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