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Corporate paella catering in Selsdon, Surrey
Looking for corporate paella catering in Selsdon? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Conference lunches
- Christmas parties
- Open days and launches
Live corporate paella catering in Selsdon
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Selsdon
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. For end-of-year celebrations and customer events, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and paella lunches.
Teams near Selsdon often go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Tell us about the site and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. December events in Selsdon are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Share the timings for food
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Get facilities approval early
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Perfect for your work event in Selsdon
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Away days and office lunches
- Open days and launches
- Client and customer events
- Conferences and training days
Historic houses near Selsdon include Addington Palace (1 mile north-east) and Down House (4.7 miles east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Places near Selsdon
Also in Selsdon
Corporate events around Selsdon
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Selsdon and nearby villages. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Selsdon is about 11 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, Sanderstead station is about 1.7 miles away.
For corporate paella catering in CR2 and CR0, we plan around your venue and timings. Your work event could be at a home on York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road. We also cook at work events in Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Selsdon include The Quest Academy (within half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Julian Huxley pub (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Selsdon, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Surrey, including Selsdon
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Selsdon questions
Can you cook in Littleheath Woods?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Selsdon for guests?
Sanderstead station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will confirm with facilities.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Can staff get involved?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- 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