Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in High Cross, Hampshire
Looking for corporate paella catering in High Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer staff parties
- Office lunches and away days
- Fundraisers
Live corporate paella catering in High Cross
Corporate paella catering in High Cross, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For launches and open days and team lunches, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches.
An away day near High Cross is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In High Cross, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Work events in High Cross: access and travel
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Work events in High Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. High Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Petersfield station is about 2.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Whether your work event is on High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For work events just outside High Cross, we cover Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Cross include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or GU32 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in High Cross
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover High Cross and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
High Cross questions
How far is High Cross from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to High Cross for guests?
Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we’ll plan service around it.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Who books corporate paella catering in High Cross?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Here are some of the events we cook for around High Cross:
- Launches and open days
- Christmas parties
- Charity days
- Team lunches
Central London is about 50 miles from High Cross, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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