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Corporate Paella Catering in Whyteleafe
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Whyteleafe and across Surrey.
- Team days
- Conference lunches
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering near Whyteleafe
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a Christmas party in Whyteleafe, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
About our corporate paella catering in Whyteleafe
For client events, presentation matters: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. On the menu are Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for client hospitality and team-building days.
At country venues around Whyteleafe, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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Perfect for your work event in Whyteleafe
It feeds a lot of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Conference lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Charity days
- Open days and launches
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.9 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (4.7 miles south-east). 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
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Planning a team event in Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe is about 1 mile north of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your work event is in the CR3 area, we can cook for your guests. Whyteleafe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Whyteleafe is about 13 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Whyteleafe has its own station, Upper Warlingham station.
We cover work events in every part of CR3. Local streets include Station Road, Church Road and Bournefield Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater work events in Warlingham (1 mile east), Hamsey Green (1 mile north-east), Kenley (1 mile north-west), Riddlesdown (2 miles north) and Sanderstead (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (4.9 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (0.9 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.9 miles south)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Whyteleafe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Get facilities approval early
- Think about shade and seating
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- We cover Whyteleafe and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Whyteleafe questions
What’s the nearest station to Whyteleafe for guests?
Whyteleafe has its own station: Upper Warlingham station.
Can you cook in Blanchman's Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we’ll respond.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
It’s ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What affects the price in Whyteleafe
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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