Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Oakley, Hampshire
Planning corporate paella catering in Oakley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Fundraisers
- Training days and conferences
- Client and customer events
Corporate paella catering for Oakley events
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Corporate paella catering in Oakley, cooked live
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. Popular choices include canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches, and typical bookings are for charity days and company summer parties.
Around Oakley, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Also near Oakley
Other catering in Oakley
Oakley for staff parties and team days
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a work event in Oakley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Overton station is about 3.7 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG23, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. We can cater a work event on streets such as Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover work events in Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Oakley includes Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Oakley?
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
In Oakley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Training days and conferences
- Product launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Oakley is about 50 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Oakley
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
How the day works
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 Oakley, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Oakley, and we will put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Oakley
What’s the nearest station to Oakley for guests?
Overton station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre.
How far is Oakley from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Oakley and across Hampshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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