Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Quidhampton, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Quidhampton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Customer events
- Team days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in Quidhampton
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. We are frequently asked to cater company summer parties and product launches and open days, serving bowl food, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Quidhampton 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’s in the pans
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a Christmas party in Quidhampton, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Quidhampton
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Business events near Quidhampton
Quidhampton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your work event in Quidhampton, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Quidhampton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Quidhampton is about 53 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
We cover work events in every part of RG25. Local streets include Elm Road, Copse Road and Station Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For work events just outside Quidhampton, we cover Overton (1 mile south), Southington (1 mile south-west), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles south-west) and Deane (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Open spaces near Quidhampton include Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
For event organisers in Quidhampton
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Quidhampton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Quidhampton
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served fast from the pan. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Quidhampton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Quidhampton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Quidhampton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Quidhampton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Think about shade and seating
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Occasions we cook for in Quidhampton
It’s perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Quidhampton:
- Away days and office lunches
- Team-building days
- Training days and conferences
- Open days and launches
For staff and clients coming by train, Quidhampton has its own station, Overton station.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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