Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Dumpford events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Dumpford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Open days and launches
- Conference lunches
- Christmas parties
Live corporate paella catering in Dumpford
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Dumpford
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. Whether it’s team-building days and training days and conferences, we can cook bowl food, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Dumpford suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Dumpford, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
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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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning a team event in Dumpford
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your work event is in the middle of Dumpford or on the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Dumpford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Dumpford to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Liss station is about 4.9 miles away. Dumpford is about 47 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Dumpford for corporate paella catering include Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Dumpford include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
Who books corporate paella catering in Dumpford?
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Whatever you are celebrating in Dumpford, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Team-building days
- Summer staff parties
- Christmas parties
- Client hospitality
Historic houses near Dumpford include Cowdray House (3.8 miles east) and Uppark (4.1 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
What corporate paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Dumpford and across Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Where we can cook in Dumpford
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Dumpford
Which station should guests use for Dumpford?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do Christmas parties?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Let us know what’s required, and we will provide it.
- 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