Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Hawley, Hampshire
Looking for corporate paella catering in Hawley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Conference lunches
- Team lunches
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in Hawley
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is exactly what a team event is for. Whether it’s summer parties for staff and away days and office lunches, we can cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas and more.
Teams near Hawley frequently go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Let us know about the site. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Where we can cook in Hawley
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
Also near Hawley
Also in Hawley
Occasions we cook for in Hawley
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Client and customer events
- Open days and launches
- Office lunches and away days
- Team days
With the A30 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Hawley and the whole of Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Hawley
Could we have live paella in Sandhurst Memorial Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Hawley close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater in Hawley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hawley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Hawley, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Hawley for staff parties and team days
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Hawley and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hawley to Guildford (10 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Hawley has its own station, Blackwater station. Hawley is about 32 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
We cater work events across GU17 and the streets around it. Whether your work event is on London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Hawley sits on or near the A30, which makes travel to your work event easy. For work events just outside Hawley, we cover Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fernhill School and Language College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Mr Bumble pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north-east)
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Hawley, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- 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 live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Hawley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Bowl food for standing events.
- 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