Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Ashford, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Ashford.
- Christmas parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conferences and training days
Corporate paella catering near Ashford
About our corporate paella catering in Ashford
For client events, presentation matters: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. For conference lunches and summer parties for staff, we can cook bowl food, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
For rural venues near Ashford, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Ashford
Do you come out to small places like Ashford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Nearby places to Ashford
Also in Ashford
Perfect for your work event in Ashford
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer staff parties
- Christmas parties
- Training days and conferences
- Launches and open days
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (3 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Business events near Ashford
Ashford is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your work event in Ashford, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Ashford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Anywhere in SP6, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a work event in a garden on Station Road, Rookwood Gardens and Ashford Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Sandleheath (1 mile west), Alderholt (2 miles south-west), Damerham (2 miles north-west), Rockbourne (3 miles north-west) and Broxhill (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.1 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Ashford includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Ashford include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Share the timings for food
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Think about shade and seating
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Bowl food for standing events.
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What corporate paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Ashford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. December events in Ashford are in the dark from about 4:05pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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