Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Catherington, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Catherington and across Hampshire.
- Conference lunches
- Team lunches
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering for Catherington events
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Catherington
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. We cook paella lunches, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas and end-of-year parties and client and customer events.
An away day near Catherington is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Corporate events around Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Catherington and nearby villages. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Catherington is about 56 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area. That could mean a work event in a garden on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Catherington, we also cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
What else we do in Catherington
FAQs for Catherington
Which station should guests use for Catherington?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Catherington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will see what works.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Catherington.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Think about shade and seating
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask staff about diets in advance
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
What affects the price in Catherington
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a Christmas party in Catherington, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Catherington?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Catherington
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Catherington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Catherington
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Perfect for your work event in Catherington
It’s memorable.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Team days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Conference lunches
- Fundraisers
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- 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