Corporate Paella Catering Melbourne

Make your next team event one people actually remember. Live Spanish paella and tapas, cooked fresh on-site by our Madrid-born chef — for corporate groups of 20 to 80 across Melbourne.

Full setup, service, and cleanup included. You focus on your guests. We handle everything else.

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Tapas Madriz chef serving live paella to corporate guests at a Melbourne event
Groups of 20–80 guests
Full setup & cleanup included
From $39 per person
Dietary requirements accommodated
Melbourne-wide

Why it works for corporate events

Most corporate catering is forgettable. Sandwich platters. Buffet trays. Food that arrives, gets eaten, and leaves no impression. Tapas Madriz is different. Ignacio, our Madrid-born chef, cooks everything live at your event — paella sizzling in a giant pan, tapas prepared fresh in front of your guests. The cooking becomes part of the occasion. People gather around, ask questions, take photos. By the time they sit down to eat, the atmosphere is already there.

Live Cooking Theatre

Ignacio cooks everything from scratch on-site. The sizzle, the saffron, the paella pan — it creates a natural talking point and a genuinely memorable experience before the first plate is served.

Zero Stress for You

We bring every ingredient, every piece of equipment. Setup done before your guests arrive, complete cleanup when they leave. Your only job is to enjoy the event.

We Come to You

Office rooftops, courtyards, function rooms, parks, private venues — we cook anywhere with a flat space and a power point. We confirm suitability when you enquire.

Dietary Friendly

All paellas are naturally gluten free and dairy free. Vegetarian and vegan options available. We accommodate all requirements — just let us know when booking.

Perfect for

Team lunches & EOFY celebrations Client entertainment Product launches & office parties End-of-year & Christmas functions Networking events Welcome events for new staff Conference catering Business development lunches Awards nights & gala dinners Charity & fundraiser events Staff appreciation lunches Milestone company anniversaries

What's included in every booking

Your own personal chef (Ignacio or a trained Tapas Madriz chef)
All ingredients sourced and prepared — nothing for you to organise
Live on-site cooking from scratch
Full setup and complete cleanup after the event
Eco-friendly plates, napkins, and cutlery
Dietary requirements accommodated (GF, DF, vegan, vegetarian)
Homemade Pan Tumaca or Aioli with every package
Menu tailored to your event and guest count

Corporate packages

Paella Only

$39pp
Min. 20 guests
  • 1 choice of paella for the group
  • Pan Tumaca or homemade Aioli
  • Full setup, service & cleanup
  • Dietary requirements accommodated

El Clásico

$65pp
Min. 20 guests
  • 2 tapas of your choice
  • 1 choice of paella for the group
  • Pan Tumaca or homemade Aioli
  • Full setup, service & cleanup

El Chef's Premium

$95pp
Min. 20 guests
  • 4 tapas including premium selections
  • 2 choices of paella for the group
  • Chef's seasonal dessert or premium upgrade
  • Full setup, service & cleanup

Corporate minimum $2,500. Custom packages available for larger groups and multi-course events. Contact us for a tailored quote.

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Corporate Paella Catering Melbourne — What You Need to Know

Corporate paella catering in Melbourne has become one of the most popular choices for companies looking to move beyond the standard catering formula. Where a sandwich platter is forgotten by the time the meeting wraps up, live paella cooking creates an experience — something that generates conversation, photographs, and genuine memory.

Tapas Madriz provides corporate paella catering across Melbourne for groups of 20 to 150 guests. Every event is cooked live on-site by Ignacio, our Madrid-born chef, using authentic Spanish ingredients including Bomba rice from Valencia, real saffron from La Mancha, and Spanish Jamón Serrano. The cooking itself — the sizzle of the pan, the aroma of saffron, the theatre of a 90cm paella being served — becomes part of the event.

We cater corporate events at offices, rooftops, function rooms, parks and private venues across Melbourne including the CBD, South Yarra, St Kilda, Hawthorn, Glen Waverley, and throughout Bayside. We bring everything — pans, burners, ingredients, serving equipment — and handle full setup and cleanup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does corporate paella catering cost in Melbourne?

Corporate paella catering from Tapas Madriz starts at $65 per person (El Clásico package, minimum 20 guests). Our most popular corporate package — La Gastronómica — is $75 per person including 3 tapas, paella and full service. Premium packages with multiple paella varieties and chef's dessert are available at $95 per person. A corporate minimum spend of $2,500 applies.

How many guests can you cater for at a corporate event?

We cater corporate events from 20 to 150 guests across Melbourne. For larger groups we bring additional equipment and staff. There is no upper limit — contact us for a custom quote for events over 100 guests.

What venues work for corporate paella catering?

We cook at offices, rooftops, courtyards, function rooms, parks and private venues. We need a flat surface and access to a standard power point. We can also work with gas if preferred. If you're unsure whether your venue works, send us the details and we'll advise.

Do you cater for dietary requirements at corporate events?

Yes. All our paellas are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. We offer vegetarian and vegan paella options, and can accommodate all common dietary requirements. Please advise all requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure every guest is well fed.

How far in advance should we book corporate catering?

We recommend booking 4–6 weeks in advance for corporate events. End-of-year, EOFY and quarter-end dates fill quickly. A 20% deposit secures your date. For urgent bookings within 2 weeks, contact us directly and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Do you travel across Melbourne for corporate events?

Yes — we cater corporate events across Melbourne including the CBD, South Yarra, St Kilda, Toorak, Hawthorn, Richmond, Fitzroy, Glen Waverley, Dandenong South, and all Bayside suburbs. Travel is included in our pricing for most Melbourne locations. Contact us for events outside metropolitan Melbourne.

What corporate clients say

★★★★★
"We hired Tapas Madriz for a corporate event, and it was a huge success. The live cooking experience was a fantastic talking point, and the food was simply incredible. Our clients were raving about it."
— Michael R., Corporate Event, Melbourne CBD
★★★★★
"Tapas Madriz turned what could have been a standard end-of-quarter lunch into an event our whole team is still talking about. Ignacio was professional, the food was extraordinary, and the whole experience was completely seamless."
— Corporate client, South Yarra

Common questions

Do you cater at our office or do we need a venue?

We cook anywhere — office rooftops, courtyards, function rooms, parks, and private venues. As long as there is a flat outdoor or covered space and access to a power point, we can make it work. We will confirm suitability when you enquire.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Yes. All our paellas are naturally gluten free and dairy free. Vegetarian and vegan paella options are available. Just let us know your requirements when booking and we will make sure every guest is catered for.

How far in advance do we need to book?

We recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks ahead for corporate events, and 4–6 weeks for end-of-year functions (November and December book out fast). A 30% deposit secures your date.

What is the minimum spend for corporate events?

Corporate bookings have a $2,500 minimum. For smaller team events under 20 people, our private chef experience may be a better fit — get in touch and we will find the right option for your group.

What suburbs across Melbourne do you cover?

We cater across all of Melbourne — CBD, South Yarra, Fitzroy, Docklands, St Kilda, Richmond, Toorak, Collingwood, and surrounding suburbs. Contact us if you are outside central Melbourne and we will confirm availability.

Is cancellation possible?

Free cancellation is available before the 7-day window prior to your event. A 50% charge applies for cancellations within 7 days. The 30% deposit is required to secure your date.

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Tell us about your event and we will come back within 24 hours with availability and a tailored proposal. No obligation.

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