Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Farnborough, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Farnborough.
- Conferences and training days
- Team lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering in Farnborough
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing and networking events.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Corporate paella catering in Farnborough, made fresh on the day
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. We’re frequently asked to cater launches and open days and away days and office lunches, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches.
Work events in Farnborough are often at the office, a local venue or an outdoor space nearby. Paella feeds a team fast and covers every diet. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Farnborough? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Where we can cook in Farnborough
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Planning a team event in Farnborough
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Work events in Farnborough are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Farnborough to Guildford (9 miles away).
Farnborough is about 32 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the A325 and A327 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
Anywhere in GU14, GU11 and GU17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your work event could be at a home on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or the roads around them. With the A325 and A327 close by, Farnborough is easy for us to reach for your work event. Nearby, we also cater work events in Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for work events.
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Farnborough include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tilly Shilling pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Farnborough
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Farnborough, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Farnborough, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Farnborough? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Get facilities approval early
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Questions from Farnborough
Is Farnborough close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you invoice the company?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how we work.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farnborough.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll confirm with facilities.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Farnborough
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
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