Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Dean events
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Dean and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer staff parties
- Fundraisers
- Office lunches and away days
Corporate paella catering near Dean
Corporate paella catering in Dean, cooked live
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. Whether it is end-of-year celebrations and training days and conferences, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and paella lunches and more.
An away day near Dean is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Dean
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. December events in Dean are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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 pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share the timings for food
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Think about shade and seating
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
We serve at the agreed time, lunchtime or evening.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella is served fast from the pan. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Dean
- We cover Dean and the whole of Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Dean
People remember it.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Team-building days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Conference lunches
- Customer events
Central London is about 60 miles from Dean, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Corporate events around Dean
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Dean to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Dean is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Botley station is about 4.6 miles away.
Anywhere in SO32, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Dean, we also cover The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Dean include Swanmore College of Technology (2.1 miles south)
Dean questions
How far is Dean from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Dean for guests?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can the team help cook?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Do you cater in Dean?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Dean and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Should I cook it myself?
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Dean
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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