Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in East Stratton, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in East Stratton.
- Summer parties for staff
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
Corporate paella catering near East Stratton
Why choose corporate paella catering in East Stratton?
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In East Stratton, people book us for events such as:
- Open days and launches
- Conference lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Client hospitality
For staff and clients coming by train, Micheldever station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
Corporate paella catering in East Stratton, cooked live
For client events, presentation matters: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. On the menu are vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and paella lunches, and typical bookings are for conferences and training days and client and customer events.
Team away days in the countryside around East Stratton suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Questions from East Stratton
What’s the nearest station to East Stratton for guests?
Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is East Stratton from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater in East Stratton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in East Stratton and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
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The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. December events in East Stratton are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Is live paella right for your work event?
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including East Stratton
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning a team event in East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your work event in East Stratton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. East Stratton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 54 miles from East Stratton, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Anywhere in SO21, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your work event could be at a home on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater work events in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Northbrook Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
We adapt if timings change.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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