Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Chithurst, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Chithurst.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Customer events
- Conferences and training days
Corporate paella catering in Chithurst
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How our corporate paella catering works in Chithurst
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella does all three. Typical bookings include christmas and end-of-year parties and client and customer events, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
Team away days in the countryside around Chithurst suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
FAQs for Chithurst
Is Chithurst too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Chithurst from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Chithurst?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chithurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Team lunches
- Team days
- Training days and conferences
- Product launches and open days
Chithurst is about 46 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
Work events in Chithurst: access and travel
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Chithurst and nearby villages. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chithurst to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.1 miles east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 4.9 miles north. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in GU31 is planned around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater work events in Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Chithurst includes Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. December events in Chithurst are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Get facilities approval early
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
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