Surrey · England
Corporate paella catering in Runfold, Surrey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Runfold.
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conferences and training days
Corporate paella catering near Runfold
How our corporate paella catering works in Runfold
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. We are often asked to cater launches and open days and summer staff parties, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Runfold suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. After-work summer parties in Runfold 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.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Business events near Runfold
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your work event in Runfold will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Runfold is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Runfold to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Runfold, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Historic houses near Runfold include Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.2 miles east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cater work events across GU10 and GU9. Whether your work event is on Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1.4 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Runfold
Other catering in Runfold
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes 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.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Share the timings for food
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Have water and soft drinks available
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Runfold and across Surrey
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Runfold
Do you come out to small places like Runfold?
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll send what you need.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Facilities approval and any site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Runfold
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
Occasions we cook for in Runfold
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Training days and conferences
- Client hospitality
- Charity and fundraising events
- Away days and office lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.7 miles west.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in 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