Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Houghton, Hampshire
Looking for corporate paella catering in Houghton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas parties
- Team-building days
- Product launches and open days
Planning an event in Houghton?
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Houghton
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Whether it’s client hospitality and away days and office lunches, we can cook canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Houghton, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Houghton
How far is Houghton from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Houghton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What paperwork do you have?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Get facilities approval early
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
Staff can circulate with canapés or bowls.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. December events in Houghton are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Houghton?
It brings teams together.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Houghton and Hampshire:
- Team-building days
- Team lunches
- Fundraisers
- Product launches and open days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 3.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Houghton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Houghton?
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs plenty of separate vegetarian food. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Business events near Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. For a work event in Houghton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Houghton. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Houghton include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Houghton is about 68 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Wherever your work event is in SO20, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a work event in a garden on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or the roads around them. For work events just outside Houghton, we cover Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Boot Inn (less than half a mile north)
- 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