Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in St Mary Bourne
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in St Mary Bourne. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Office lunches and away days
- Summer parties for staff
- Launches and open days
Corporate paella catering in St Mary Bourne
How our corporate paella catering works in St Mary Bourne
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. Typical bookings include charity days and summer parties for staff, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
An away day near St Mary Bourne is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. December events in St Mary Bourne are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a team event in St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of St Mary Bourne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
Central London is about 59 miles from St Mary Bourne, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside St Mary Bourne, we also cover Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Mary Bourne include Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Coronation Arms (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in St Mary Bourne?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Questions from St Mary Bourne
What’s the nearest station to St Mary Bourne for guests?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like St Mary Bourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we pay by invoice?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how we work.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Towns and villages near St Mary Bourne
Also in St Mary Bourne
Should I cook it myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Events we cater in St Mary Bourne
It suits summer parties especially well, alongside games and music.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Client hospitality
- Team-building days
- Conferences and training days
For staff and clients coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Think about shade and seating
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
- 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