Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Ibthorpe events
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Ibthorpe and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days and launches
- Training days and conferences
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Ibthorpe?
Live paella or other catering?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Ibthorpe
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Ibthorpe and across Hampshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
About our corporate paella catering in Ibthorpe
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater product launches and open days and company summer parties.
Team away days in the countryside around Ibthorpe suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Towns and villages near Ibthorpe
Also in Ibthorpe
Work events in Ibthorpe: access and travel
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater work events at gardens, halls and venues around Ibthorpe and nearby villages. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
Central London is about 61 miles from Ibthorpe, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
We cover work events in every part of SP11 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ibthorpe for corporate paella catering include Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ibthorpe include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Local pubs include George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Ibthorpe?
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Ibthorpe, people book us for occasions like:
- Away days and office lunches
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Fundraisers
Historic houses near Ibthorpe include Stargroves (4.9 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
FAQs for Ibthorpe
Is Ibthorpe too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Ibthorpe close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cover Ibthorpe?
We do. We cook at events in Ibthorpe and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. December events in Ibthorpe are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Planning corporate paella catering in Ibthorpe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- 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