Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Ramsdean, Hampshire
Planning corporate paella catering in Ramsdean? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conferences and training days
- Company summer parties
Corporate paella catering for Ramsdean events
About our corporate paella catering in Ramsdean
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella, and typical bookings are for summer staff parties and customer events.
At country venues around Ramsdean, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Ramsdean questions
Is Ramsdean close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Ramsdean 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 many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Work events in Ramsdean: access and travel
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Work events in Ramsdean are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ramsdean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Ramsdean to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Central London is about 52 miles from Ramsdean, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU32. We also cook at work events in Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Ramsdean includes Pidham Hill.
- Schools near Ramsdean include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Perfect for your work event in Ramsdean
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ramsdean:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Summer staff parties
- Client hospitality
- Team days
For staff and clients coming by train, Petersfield station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. December events in Ramsdean are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Places near Ramsdean
What else we do in Ramsdean
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Events in Ramsdean and across Hampshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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