Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Lower Common events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Lower Common.
- Company summer parties
- Product launches and open days
- Team days
Corporate paella catering near Lower Common
How our corporate paella catering works in Lower Common
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Whether it is fundraisers and open days and launches, we’ll put together a menu of bowl food, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Team away days in the countryside around Lower Common suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Lower Common? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. After-work summer parties in Lower Common have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Occasions we cook for in Lower Common
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Client and customer events
- Conference lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
- Christmas parties
Lower Common is about 36 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
Lower Common for staff parties and team days
Lower Common is about 3 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. For corporate paella catering in Lower Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Crowthorne station is about 3.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
For corporate paella catering in RG27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Mud Lane, Lower Common and Warbrook Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Lower Common for corporate paella catering include Eversley (1 mile north-east), Eversley Centre (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (2 miles east), Finchampstead (2 miles east) and California (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles south-west), Farnborough (7 miles south-east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.9 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lower Common include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Lower Common include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (under half a mile east)
Lower Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lower Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can we pay by invoice?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain how booking and payment work.
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.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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