Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Abbotswood, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Abbotswood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Charity days
- Summer staff parties
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering near Abbotswood
About the dishes
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Corporate paella catering in Abbotswood, made fresh on the day
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for customer events and open days and launches.
An away day near Abbotswood is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Abbotswood
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
Abbotswood for staff parties and team days
Abbotswood is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO51, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Abbotswood is about 69 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Wherever your work event is in SO51, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Cupernham Lane, Treviglio Close and Battenberg Close, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Abbotswood for corporate paella catering include Belbins (1 mile north-west), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile east), Gosport (2 miles east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (1.1 miles south) and King Johns House (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Abbotswood include The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west) and The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog & Crook pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.1 miles south)
How we price corporate paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Abbotswood
It’s memorable.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Abbotswood, people book us for occasions like:
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
- Fundraisers
- Team lunches
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 1.1 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. In Abbotswood, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Abbotswood
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Think about shade and seating
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Tell us how long the food break is
We leave the space as we found it.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Also near Abbotswood
What else we do in Abbotswood
FAQs for Abbotswood
What’s the nearest station to Abbotswood for guests?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Abbotswood?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces often work, subject to the building’s rules.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
- 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