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Corporate paella catering in Tolworth, Greater London
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Tolworth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering near Tolworth
About our corporate paella catering in Tolworth
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. On the menu are Spanish desserts, paella lunches and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for fundraisers and client and customer events.
London work events in Tolworth frequently run to a tight lunch break, so we plan pans and serving points to feed people fast. Tell us about building access and loading. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Tolworth (KT5, KT6, KT3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Tolworth is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Tolworth
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Who books corporate paella catering in Tolworth?
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Tolworth book us for events such as:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Open days and launches
- Client and customer events
- Office lunches and away days
Historic houses near Tolworth include Fitznells Manor (2.5 miles south-east) and Hampton Court Palace (2.8 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
FAQs for Tolworth
Can you cook in Hogsmill LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is parking a problem for events in Tolworth?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What documents can you provide?
Let us know what’s required, and we will send what you need.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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What corporate paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning corporate paella catering in Tolworth? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. After-work summer parties in Tolworth have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- 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’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or KT5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Tolworth hosts choose us
- Events in Tolworth and across Greater London
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Tolworth for staff parties and team days
Tolworth is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Give us the address of your work event in Tolworth, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles south.
We cover work events in every part of the KT5, KT6 and KT3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pyne Road, Ewell Road and Derby Road, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. We also cook at work events in Berrylands (1 mile north), Old Malden (1 mile south-east), Surbiton (1 mile north-west), Worcester Park (1 mile south-east) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tolworth Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Tolworth includes Southwood Open Space and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.1 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
- 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