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Corporate paella catering in Parkgate, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Parkgate and the surrounding area.
- Office lunches and away days
- Launches and open days
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering near Parkgate
Corporate paella catering in Parkgate, cooked live
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we’ll work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. Typical bookings include conferences and training days and fundraisers, serving Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches.
An away day near Parkgate is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
Live paella or other catering?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. 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.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Also near Parkgate
More for events in Parkgate
Perfect for your work event in Parkgate
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Parkgate book us for occasions like:
- Summer parties for staff
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity days
- Customer events
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 2.1 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. December events in Parkgate are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Parkgate: your questions answered
Is Parkgate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook at our office?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
The space is left clean and tidy.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
What corporate paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Work events in Parkgate: access and travel
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your work event in Parkgate will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Parkgate is about 23 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cover work events in every part of the RH5 postcode area. From Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Parkgate for corporate paella catering include Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Parkgate include Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Parkgate? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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