Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Drayton, Hampshire
Looking for corporate paella catering in Drayton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Client hospitality
- Conferences and training days
- Open days and launches
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Corporate paella catering in Drayton, made fresh on the day
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. Popular choices include canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and bowl food, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity days and client hospitality.
At country venues around Drayton, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
Towns and villages near Drayton
More for events in Drayton
Drayton for staff parties and team days
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your work event in Drayton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Drayton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Drayton to Southampton (16 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Petersfield station is about 4.7 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in GU32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Not far away are Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What corporate paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books corporate paella catering in Drayton?
It’s perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Drayton, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Launches and open days
- Summer staff parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Christmas parties
Drayton is about 54 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Get facilities approval early
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Drayton are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
FAQs for Drayton
Which station should guests use for Drayton?
Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre.
Is Drayton close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we’ll respond.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater in Drayton?
We do. We cook at events in Drayton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
- 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