Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Fair Oak, Hampshire
Looking for corporate paella catering in Fair Oak? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer parties for staff
- End-of-year celebrations
Live corporate paella catering in Fair Oak
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a Christmas party in Fair Oak, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Fair Oak
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. For charity and fundraising events and client and customer events, we can cook canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Teams near Fair Oak frequently go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Let us know about the site. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fair Oak? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Fair Oak hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Fair Oak
See How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
Perfect for your work event in Fair Oak
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Whatever you are celebrating in Fair Oak, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Product launches and open days
- Charity days
- Company summer parties
- Conferences and training days
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 2.2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Planning a team event in Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Work events in Fair Oak are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.9 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 64 miles from Fair Oak, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Anywhere in SO50, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Fair Oak for corporate paella catering include Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (within half a mile south) and Wyvern Technology College (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old George Public House (within half a mile north)
FAQs for Fair Oak
Which station should guests use for Fair Oak?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Fair Oak close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What documents can you provide?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we will plan service around it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
- 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