Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Knapp, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Knapp. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Conferences and training days
- Client and customer events
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering in Knapp
About our corporate paella catering in Knapp
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. We’re frequently asked to cater training days and conferences and company summer parties, serving paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food.
Team away days in the countryside around Knapp suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
More for events in Knapp
Planning a team event in Knapp
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For a work event in Knapp, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Knapp. Knapp is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
We cook at work events all over the SO51 postcode area. For work events just outside Knapp, we cover Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a Christmas party in Knapp, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. 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.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Get facilities approval early
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
We leave the space as we found it.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
What corporate paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Knapp
Do you come out to small places like Knapp?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Knapp from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Knapp?
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
Whatever you are celebrating in Knapp, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Conference lunches
- Away days and office lunches
- Product launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
Knapp is about 67 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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