Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Carter's Clay
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Carter's Clay and across Hampshire.
- Launches and open days
- Conferences and training days
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering near Carter's Clay
Occasions we cook for in Carter's Clay
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer staff parties
- Away days and office lunches
- Conferences and training days
- End-of-year celebrations
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
About our corporate paella catering in Carter's Clay
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. On the menu are vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and launches and training days and conferences.
Team away days in the countryside around Carter's Clay suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Carter's Clay questions
Which station should guests use for Carter's Clay?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Carter's Clay?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Carter's Clay hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
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The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Carter's Clay, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Business events near Carter's Clay
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO51, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Carter's Clay to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (1.9 miles north-east) and Landford Manor (3.9 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Corporate paella catering in SO51 is planned around your venue. From The Banks and Carter's Clay Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Carter's Clay
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- 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