Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Eastleigh events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Eastleigh: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Team-building days
- Customer events
- Charity days
Planning an event in Eastleigh?
Work events in Eastleigh: access and travel
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Wherever your work event is in the SO50 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Central London is about 65 miles from Eastleigh, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Eastleigh station is in Eastleigh itself. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Anywhere in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Eastleigh on the A335 and B3033, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater work events in Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Eastleigh has plenty of venues and gardens for work events.
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Eastleigh include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Eastleigh include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (within half a mile north-west)
Corporate paella catering in Eastleigh, cooked live
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is exactly what a team event is for. We cook bowl food, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for away days and office lunches and christmas and end-of-year parties.
In Eastleigh, team events tend to be at the office or a local venue. Live paella feeds the team quickly and suits every diet. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For event organisers in Eastleigh
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Eastleigh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Eastleigh hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. For a Christmas party in Eastleigh, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Eastleigh questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Eastleigh for guests?
Eastleigh has its own station: Eastleigh station.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Occasions we cook for in Eastleigh
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity days
- Launches and open days
- Away days and office lunches
- Conferences and training days
With the A335 and B3033 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
Also near Eastleigh
What else we do in Eastleigh
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What corporate paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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