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Corporate Paella Catering in Woodmansterne
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Woodmansterne. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Conference lunches
- Launches and open days
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering for Woodmansterne events
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Woodmansterne
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Woodmansterne
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is exactly what a team event is for. Typical bookings include summer parties for staff and client hospitality, serving paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food.
Around Woodmansterne, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Share the timings for food
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. In Woodmansterne, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- 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, use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to Woodmansterne
What else we do in Woodmansterne
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Woodmansterne
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Who books corporate paella catering in Woodmansterne?
It feeds a lot of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fundraisers
- Away days and office lunches
- Launches and open days
- Customer events
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Woodmansterne has its own station, Chipstead station.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Woodmansterne
Which station should guests use for Woodmansterne?
Woodmansterne has its own station: Chipstead station.
Could we have live paella in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can we pay by invoice?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
What affects the price in Woodmansterne
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Work events in Woodmansterne: access and travel
Woodmansterne is about 1 mile west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Woodmansterne and the surrounding area. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Woodmansterne to London (about 13 miles away).
Central London is about 13 miles from Woodmansterne, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (3.9 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.3 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cater work events across the SM7 and CR5 postcode area. We can cater a work event on streets such as Upper Pines, Pine Walk and Water Mead or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Woodmansterne, we also cover Chipstead (1 mile south), Banstead (1 mile north-west), Coulsdon (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (5 miles west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Honeywood Museum (3.5 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Woodmansterne include Banstead Preparatory School (1.4 miles north-west) and Woodcote High School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mint pub (0.9 miles west)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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