Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Shere
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Shere.
- Christmas parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering for Shere events
Corporate paella catering in Shere, made fresh on the day
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. For charity days and client and customer events, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and bowl food for your guests.
At country venues around Shere, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Events we cater in Shere
It feeds plenty of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Conferences and training days
- Product launches and open days
- Team days
- Team lunches
Historic houses near Shere include Hatchlands Park (2.6 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (2.8 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Shere
Other catering in Shere
What corporate paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Shere
Which station should guests use for Shere?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we pay by invoice?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll talk you through it.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Share the timings for food
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffet food sits 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 will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Shere
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shere
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Corporate events around Shere
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your work event is in the GU5 area, we can bring the pans to you. Shere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook.
Shere is about 25 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in GU5, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Local streets include Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at work events in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (under half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Shere, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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