Surrey · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Stroud Common
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Stroud Common and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer parties for staff
- Charity and fundraising events
- Training days and conferences
Corporate paella catering in Stroud Common
Planning a team event in Stroud Common
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your work event is in the GU5 area, we can cook for your guests. Stroud Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Stroud Common to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Central London is about 29 miles from Stroud Common, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Chilworth station is about 2.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in GU5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your work event could be at a home on Stroud Lane and Church Hill or the roads around them. For work events just outside Stroud Common, we cover Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Nearby, you will find Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Corporate paella catering in Stroud Common, cooked live
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. On the menu are paella lunches, bowl food and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for office lunches and away days and end-of-year celebrations.
An away day near Stroud Common is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a Christmas party in Stroud Common, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Stroud Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near Stroud Common
What else we do in Stroud Common
Why choose corporate paella catering in Stroud Common?
People remember it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stroud Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Conferences and training days
- Christmas parties
- Launches and open days
- Summer staff parties
Historic houses near Stroud Common include Chilworth Manor (3.1 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Common questions in Stroud Common
Can you cook in Cucknell's Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Stroud Common?
Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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