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Corporate paella catering in Penny Pot, 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 Penny Pot.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Client and customer events
- Conference lunches
Book corporate paella catering in Penny Pot
Why choose corporate paella catering in Penny Pot?
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Conferences and training days
- Product launches and open days
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer parties for staff
Penny Pot is about 25 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
How our corporate paella catering works in Penny Pot
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Popular choices include paella lunches, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater team days and launches and open days.
For rural venues near Penny Pot, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
What corporate paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Tell us how long the food break is
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Penny Pot, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Corporate events around Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your work event is in the GU24 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Penny Pot to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Penny Pot include Botleys Mansion (4.4 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 2.7 miles south.
We cover work events in every part of the GU24 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater work events in Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Penny Pot include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
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Penny Pot questions
Is Penny Pot 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.
Is Penny Pot close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll talk you through it.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Penny Pot
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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