Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Forest Corner
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Forest Corner. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Client hospitality
- Charity and fundraising events
- Product launches and open days
Corporate paella catering for Forest Corner events
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Forest Corner
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. We are frequently asked to cater team-building events and end-of-year celebrations, serving paella lunches, canapé tapas and bowl food.
An away day near Forest Corner is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Other catering in Forest Corner
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Forest Corner
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Questions from Forest Corner
Can you cook at venues 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.
Is Forest Corner too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we will provide it.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater in Forest Corner?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Forest Corner is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Forest Corner for staff parties and team days
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. For corporate paella catering in Forest Corner, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Forest Corner to Southampton (16 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in BH24, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Forest Corner, we also cover Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Corner includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Forest Corner have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Forest Corner, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Forest Corner and across Hampshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Forest Corner
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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