Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Deadwater, Hampshire
Planning corporate paella catering in Deadwater? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Conferences and training days
- Summer parties for staff
- End-of-year celebrations
Book corporate paella catering in Deadwater
How we price corporate paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
How our corporate paella catering works in Deadwater
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events. Typical bookings include customer events and charity and fundraising events, serving Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Work events near Deadwater might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Deadwater: your questions answered
How far is Deadwater from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Deadwater?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will check with your facilities team.
Can we pay by invoice?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll talk you through it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Business events near Deadwater
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the pans to you. Deadwater is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Deadwater to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Deadwater is about 42 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater work events in Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Weyford Nursery and Primary School (under half a mile north)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. After-work summer parties in Deadwater have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Who books corporate paella catering in Deadwater?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Deadwater:
- Charity days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Training days and conferences
- Away days and office lunches
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Share the timings for food
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Think about shade and seating
We adapt if timings change.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Deadwater and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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