Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Hensting events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Hensting.
- Company summer parties
- Christmas parties
- Charity and fundraising events
Planning an event in Hensting?
Corporate events around Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Whether your work event is in the middle of Hensting or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Hensting to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Hensting includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Hensting
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Whether it is client hospitality and away days and office lunches, we can cook bowl food, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
An away day near Hensting is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Where we can cook in Hensting
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a Christmas party in Hensting, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Who books corporate paella catering in Hensting?
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Hensting and Hampshire:
- Team-building events
- Conference lunches
- Client and customer events
- End-of-year celebrations
Central London is about 62 miles from Hensting, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Hensting
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
More for events in Hensting
Questions from Hensting
Is Hensting close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Is Hensting too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Hensting?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the team help cook?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will see what works.
Do you cover Hensting?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hensting. To check your date, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Share the timings for food
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We adapt if timings change.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Planning corporate paella catering in Hensting? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
- 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