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Corporate paella catering in Upper Halliford, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Upper Halliford.
- Team-building days
- Team lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering in Upper Halliford
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Share the timings for food
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We adapt if timings change.
Crockery and staff can be added.
About our corporate paella catering in Upper Halliford
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. For team lunches and summer staff parties, we will put together a menu of bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches for your guests.
At country venues around Upper Halliford, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. In Upper Halliford, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; 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.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning a team event in Upper Halliford
Upper Halliford is about 1 mile south-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Work events in Upper Halliford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Upper Halliford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upper Halliford to Guildford (13 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Upper Halliford station is about 0.5 miles away. Central London is about 16 miles from Upper Halliford, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
This part of Surrey takes in TW17, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stirling Avenue, Allington Avenue and Pears Avenue, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. We also cook at work events in Charlton (1 mile north-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-west), Ashford Common (1 mile north) and Shepperton Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Halliford includes Ferris Meadow Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hawkedale Primary School (under half a mile east) and Sunbury Manor School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Fishes Public House (0.7 miles east)
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Halliford
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Events we cater in Upper Halliford
It’s fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Product launches and open days
- Team-building days
- Office lunches and away days
- Training days and conferences
Historic houses near Upper Halliford include Hampton Court Palace (4 miles east) and The Homewood (4.3 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Upper Halliford hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Upper Halliford
What’s the nearest station to Upper Halliford for guests?
The closest is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Upper Halliford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can the team help cook?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Tell us what you’d like.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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