Southampton · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Eling events
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Eling and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer staff parties
- Conference lunches
- Launches and open days
Book corporate paella catering in Eling
How our corporate paella catering works in Eling
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is exactly what a team event is for. Whether it is product launches and open days and conference lunches, we can cook bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches for your guests.
Work events near Eling might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Paella suits all of them. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Eling
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Drinks service
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Eling
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Southampton, including Eling
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Corporate events around Eling
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. Work events in Eling are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Eling is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.6 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.6 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, Eling has its own station, Totton station. With the New Forest National Park within about 5 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.
Wherever your work event is in SO40 and SO15, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. That could mean a work event in a garden on Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A35, Eling is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Eling for corporate paella catering include Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Eling include Hounsdown School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (under half a mile east)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Eling, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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For event organisers in Eling
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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.
Eling questions
What’s the nearest station to Eling for guests?
Eling has its own station: Totton station.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we will plan service around it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Who books corporate paella catering in Eling?
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Eling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Launches and open days
- Client hospitality
- Conference lunches
- Charity days
With the A35 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Towns and villages near Eling
What else we do in Eling
What affects the price in Eling
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through 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