Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Botley, Hampshire
Planning corporate paella catering in Botley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Team days
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering near Botley
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Botley
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food, and we’re frequently booked for office lunches and away days and client hospitality.
Around Botley, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Perfect for your work event in Botley
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Company summer parties
- Team lunches
- Charity days
- Team days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Botley station, about 0.8 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
Why choose live paella in Botley?
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Botley and the whole of Hampshire
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Botley, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Tell us how long the food break is
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Bowl food for standing events.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Other catering in Botley
Corporate events around Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your work event in Botley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
By road, Botley is on or near the A334, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. Central London is about 65 miles from Botley, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Within about 5 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Corporate paella catering in SO30 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a work event on streets such as High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or the roads around them. Being close to the A334, Botley is simple for us to get to for your work event. Other places close to Botley for corporate paella catering include Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Botley include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Botley
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
Questions from Botley
What’s the nearest station to Botley for guests?
Botley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you come to Botley?
We do. We cook at events in Botley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
For event organisers in Botley
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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