Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Lower Upham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Lower Upham.
- Conferences and training days
- Product launches and open days
- End-of-year celebrations
Corporate paella catering near Lower Upham
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
How our corporate paella catering works in Lower Upham
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Popular choices include bowl food, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for team-building events and customer events.
At country venues around Lower Upham, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. After-work summer parties in Lower Upham have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Questions from Lower Upham
Which station should guests use for Lower Upham?
Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Upham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
It is ideal for that. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Towns and villages near Lower Upham
Also in Lower Upham
Perfect for your work event in Lower Upham
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Client and customer events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity days
Lower Upham is about 62 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning a team event in Lower Upham
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We bring corporate paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Lower Upham and the surrounding area. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Lower Upham to Southampton (7 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Hedge End station is about 3.4 miles away.
Wherever your work event is in SO32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater work events in Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
How we price corporate paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Lower Upham hosts choose us
- We cover Lower Upham and the whole of Hampshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
We leave the space as we found it.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
- 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