Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Hardley
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Hardley and the surrounding area.
- Team-building events
- Fundraisers
- Client hospitality
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Corporate events around Hardley
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your work event in Hardley, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Netley station is about 3.3 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Corporate paella catering in SO45 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your work event could be at a home on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court. For work events just outside Hardley, we cover Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hardley include Manor Church of England Infant School (less than half a mile south)
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Hardley
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. Whether it is launches and open days and office lunches and away days, we can cook paella lunches, canapé tapas and bowl food.
For rural venues near Hardley, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Hardley
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Hardley?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will confirm with facilities.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. After-work summer parties in Hardley have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Planning corporate paella catering in Hardley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Hardley
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Why choose corporate paella catering in Hardley?
It’s memorable.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fundraisers
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer parties for staff
- Customer events
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.1 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
What corporate paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
- 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