Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Appleshaw events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Appleshaw. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team days
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering for Appleshaw events
Corporate paella catering in Appleshaw, cooked live
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list. Typical bookings include customer events and office lunches and away days, with Spanish desserts, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella.
An away day near Appleshaw is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Corporate events around Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests. Appleshaw is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Appleshaw is about 66 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your work event can be anywhere in it. From Greensey and West Park or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Appleshaw includes Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Appleshaw, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your work event?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Appleshaw
What else we do in Appleshaw
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price corporate paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Appleshaw questions
Is Appleshaw close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Appleshaw?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Get facilities approval early
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
- 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