Southampton · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Rownhams events
Something 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 Rownhams.
- Product launches and open days
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering for Rownhams events
Corporate paella catering in Rownhams, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For christmas parties and team-building events, we can cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas and more.
Around Rownhams, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Corporate events around Rownhams
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. Tell us where your work event in Rownhams will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Rownhams is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cook.
Rownhams is about 70 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Historic houses near Rownhams include South Stoneham House (3.5 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside. Within about 5 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cater work events across the SO16 postcode area. Whether your work event is on Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
FAQs for Rownhams
How far is Rownhams from London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Can you cook near the sea around Rownhams?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Southampton included. See all areas.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll provide it.
Can we pay by invoice?
We’ll explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
More for events in Rownhams
How we price corporate paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras 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:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or SO16 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Rownhams?
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Team days
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer parties for staff
For staff and clients coming by train, Redbridge station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How it works
On the day, 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. December events in Rownhams are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- 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 clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Rownhams, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
We adapt if timings change.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
- 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