Portsmouth · England
Corporate paella catering in Fratton, Portsmouth
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Fratton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer parties for staff
- Office lunches and away days
- Conference lunches
Corporate paella catering in Fratton
How our corporate paella catering works in Fratton
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for team-building events and office lunches and away days.
For businesses around Fratton, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Let us know about the site. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Corporate events around Fratton
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cater work events at gardens, halls and venues around Fratton. Fratton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Fratton to Southampton (16 miles away).
With the A288 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward. For staff and clients coming by train, Fratton has its own station, Fratton station. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
For corporate paella catering in PO1, PO4 and PO3, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Fratton sits on or near the A288, which makes travel to your work event easy. Close by, we cover work events in Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Bridge Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Fratton include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile north-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Electric Arms (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Other catering in Fratton
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. December events in Fratton are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fratton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Occasions we cook for in Fratton
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Fratton and Portsmouth:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Customer events
- Launches and open days
- Team lunches
Fratton is about 64 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Where we can cook in Fratton
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Fratton
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Fratton and the whole of Portsmouth
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Fratton questions
Which station should guests use for Fratton?
Fratton has its own station: Fratton station.
Could we have live paella in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you come to Fratton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Fratton and the rest of Portsmouth. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How does payment work for businesses?
We’ll explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll check with your facilities team.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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