Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Blashford
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 Blashford.
- Summer staff parties
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering near Blashford
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Blashford
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. We cook canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for summer parties for staff and launches and open days.
At country venues around Blashford, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Blashford, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BH24 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other catering in Blashford
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
Common questions in Blashford
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Blashford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Blashford hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Business events near Blashford
Blashford is in Hampshire. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Blashford and nearby villages. Blashford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Blashford to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
With the New Forest National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cook at work events all over BH24. Whether your work event is on Snails Lane, Ivy Lane and Woolmer Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at work events in Ellingham (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile north-east), Poulner (1 mile south-east), Highwood (1 mile east) and Ringwood (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Blashford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find Alice Lisle Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose corporate paella catering in Blashford?
People remember it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Blashford, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Charity days
- Away days and office lunches
- Product launches and open days
Historic houses near Blashford include Avon Tyrrell House (4.7 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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