Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Preston Candover events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Preston Candover.
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building events
- Conferences and training days
Planning an event in Preston Candover?
Who books corporate paella catering in Preston Candover?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Preston Candover:
- Client hospitality
- Team days
- Charity and fundraising events
- End-of-year celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.6 miles east) and Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
How our corporate paella catering works in Preston Candover
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. We are often asked to cater charity and fundraising events and end-of-year celebrations, with canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Preston Candover, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
For event organisers in Preston Candover
Organising a club, school or community event in Preston Candover? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. December events in Preston Candover are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed 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
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Business events near Preston Candover
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG25, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Preston Candover to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Central London is about 50 miles from Preston Candover, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Anywhere in RG25, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your work event could be at a home on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Preston Candover for corporate paella catering include Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Purefoy Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Preston Candover
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What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Think about shade and seating
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
FAQs for Preston Candover
Is Preston Candover close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Is Preston Candover too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Preston Candover.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can the team help cook?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will see what works.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you come to Preston Candover?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Preston Candover and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Preston Candover and across Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
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- 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