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Corporate paella catering in Shackleford, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Shackleford and the surrounding area.
- Client hospitality
- Open days and launches
- Charity and fundraising events
Live corporate paella catering in Shackleford
Corporate paella catering in Shackleford, made fresh on the day
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. We are often asked to cater end-of-year celebrations and team-building days, with Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches.
At country venues around Shackleford, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Shackleford
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Questions from Shackleford
Which station should guests use for Shackleford?
Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in Shackleford?
Yes, we do. Shackleford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, if there is a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Can we pay by invoice?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Shackleford hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Shackleford and the whole of Surrey
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Business events near Shackleford
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Shackleford to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 395 places in Surrey.
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (2.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (2.7 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. Central London is about 32 miles from Shackleford, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. From The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Shackleford include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Shackleford, 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.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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How we price corporate paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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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Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- 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