Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for South Down events
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in South Down. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team lunches
- Company summer parties
- Launches and open days
Live corporate paella catering in South Down
Planning a team event in South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From the centre of South Down to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from South Down to Southampton (7 miles away).
South Down is about 63 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
We cater work events across SO21 and the streets around it. Local streets include Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover work events in Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near South Down include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
How our corporate paella catering works in South Down
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. We cook paella lunches, bowl food and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for team lunches and christmas parties.
At country venues around South Down, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Perfect for your work event in South Down
It brings teams together.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Company summer parties
- Team-building events
- Client and customer events
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Towns and villages near South Down
What else we do in South Down
Where we can cook in South Down
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In South Down, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
South Down: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like South Down?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to South Down for guests?
Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in South Down?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and South Down is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella pans serve many people quickly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella 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