Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in East End, Hampshire
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in East End: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Fundraisers
- Team-building days
Planning an event in East End?
Corporate paella catering in East End, cooked live
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. For team-building events and summer parties for staff, we will put together a menu of paella lunches, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
At country venues around East End, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Think about shade and seating
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a Christmas party in East End, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- 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 in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Corporate events around East End
East End is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. For corporate paella catering in East End, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. East End is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from East End to Southampton (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (3.5 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cover work events in every part of the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Rowes Lane, Norleywood Road and Lymington Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at work events in Norleywood (1 mile north-west), Thorns Beach (2 miles east), Hamstead (4 miles south-east), Cranmore (5 miles south) and Bouldnor (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Events we cater in East End
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Away days and office lunches
- Fundraisers
- Client hospitality
For staff and clients coming by train, Lymington Pier station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For event organisers in East End
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in East End
Do you come out to small places like East End?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to East End for guests?
Lymington Pier station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Do you cater in East End?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and East End is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
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