Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Selborne
Looking for corporate paella catering in Selborne? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Fundraisers
- Summer parties for staff
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering near Selborne
About our corporate paella catering in Selborne
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. Typical bookings include end-of-year celebrations and client and customer events, serving paella lunches, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella.
An away day near Selborne is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. In Selborne, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; 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.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
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Selborne questions
Which station should guests use for Selborne?
Alton station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Selborne close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Selborne?
It’s memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Selborne, people book us for occasions like:
- Training days and conferences
- Christmas parties
- Team-building events
- Customer events
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Alton station, about 3.8 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
How we price corporate paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Corporate events around Selborne
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your work event in Selborne will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Selborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Selborne, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
We cook at work events all over the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your work event is on Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Selborne, we also cover Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Selborne includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The Jubilee Tap (within half a mile south)
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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