Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Ashton, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Ashton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Customer events
- Product launches and open days
Corporate paella catering for Ashton events
Work events in Ashton: access and travel
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ashton to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Central London is about 61 miles from Ashton, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Other places close to Ashton for corporate paella catering include Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
About our corporate paella catering in Ashton
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. We are often asked to cater team lunches and company summer parties, serving paella lunches, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
For rural venues near Ashton, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Also in Ashton
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Where we can cook in Ashton
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Share the timings for food
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
The space is left clean and tidy.
Bowl food for standing events.
Ashton: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Ashton?
Botley station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Ashton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will confirm with facilities.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. After-work summer parties in Ashton have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
- 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