Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Brook, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Brook.
- Company summer parties
- Fundraisers
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Planning an event in Brook?
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a Christmas party in Brook, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Planning corporate paella catering in Brook? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Brook
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we’ll work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. Popular choices include canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and bowl food, and we’re often booked for conference lunches and office lunches and away days.
For rural venues near Brook, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Occasions we cook for in Brook
It suits summer parties especially well, alongside games and music.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Brook book us for events such as:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Fundraisers
- Conference lunches
- Summer staff parties
Historic houses near Brook include Landford Manor (4.1 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also in Brook
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Brook: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Brook?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Brook?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning a team event in Brook
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever your work event is in the SO43 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Brook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 4.2 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Green Dragon Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
- 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