Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Charlwood, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Charlwood. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Conferences and training days
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team days
Corporate paella catering in Charlwood
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Charlwood
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. Whether it’s team lunches and client and customer events, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts and more.
At country venues around Charlwood, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Nearby places to Charlwood
What else we do in Charlwood
Business events near Charlwood
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For corporate paella catering in Charlwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Charlwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Charlwood is about 50 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in SO24, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover work events in Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
For event organisers in Charlwood
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Charlwood hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Charlwood
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Charlwood from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can the team help cook?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. After-work summer parties in Charlwood have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Charlwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Charlwood
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Who books corporate paella catering in Charlwood?
It feeds plenty of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Summer parties for staff
- Client hospitality
- Training days and conferences
- Team lunches
Historic houses near Charlwood include Bentworth Hall (4.8 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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