Portsmouth · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Hilsea events
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Hilsea and Portsmouth, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Product launches and open days
- Fundraisers
- Training days and conferences
Corporate paella catering in Hilsea
How our corporate paella catering works in Hilsea
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. For team lunches and christmas and end-of-year parties, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and bowl food.
Around Hilsea, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Live paella works in all of them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, not reheated.
- Area
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Facilities approval and any site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hilsea
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Common questions in Hilsea
Could we have live paella in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook near the sea around Hilsea?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cater a winter event?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Do you cater in Hilsea?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hilsea is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Think about shade and seating
- Get facilities approval early
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls, so guests can network while they eat.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Other catering in Hilsea
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Hilsea, 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, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hilsea? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Hilsea?
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
In Hilsea and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Charity days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Team days
- Customer events
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Hilsea for staff parties and team days
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From the centre of Hilsea to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Hilsea include Warblington Castle (4.7 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. Hilsea is about 63 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Within about 4 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO2, PO3 and PO6, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. We can cater a work event on streets such as Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road. We also cook at work events in Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Hilsea include Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach and Horses pub (less than half a mile north)
How we price corporate paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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