Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Old Basing, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Old Basing. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Client hospitality
- Launches and open days
- Christmas parties
Live corporate paella catering in Old Basing
About our corporate paella catering in Old Basing
Bowl food, canapé tapas and desserts can be added, and we’ll work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. Typical bookings include summer parties for staff and team days, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and bowl food.
Teams near Old Basing often go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Let us know about the site. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Work events in Old Basing: access and travel
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For corporate paella catering in Old Basing, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Old Basing is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Old Basing to Reading (13 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2 miles west. Historic houses near Old Basing include The Vyne (3.3 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Corporate paella catering in RG24 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your work event is on The Street, London Road and Paulet Place or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Old Basing for corporate paella catering include Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Old Basing include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (within half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in Old Basing?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Old Basing hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Desserts
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Get facilities approval early
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask staff about diets in advance
The space is left clean and tidy.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Old Basing
What’s the nearest station to Old Basing for guests?
Basingstoke station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater a winter event?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Old Basing, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers 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 clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Old Basing
It’s memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
In Old Basing and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team-building days
- Launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Old Basing is about 44 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- 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