Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Stoke, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Stoke and across Hampshire.
- Team-building days
- Launches and open days
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering near Stoke
Corporate paella catering in Stoke, made fresh on the day
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. For training days and conferences and team-building days, we can cook canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around Stoke suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Stoke
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Stoke and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Stoke questions
How far is Stoke from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Stoke?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we will explain how we work.
How long does the paella take?
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 you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Ask staff about diets in advance
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained, and clear it away afterwards.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Stoke, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Nearby places to Stoke
What else we do in Stoke
Corporate events around Stoke
Stoke is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Wherever your work event is in the PO11 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Stoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Stoke to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Warblington station is about 2.4 miles away. Stoke is about 61 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Wherever your work event is in PO11, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Havant Road, Rogers Mead and Northwood Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Stoke is on the A3023, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover work events in North Hayling (1 mile east), Tye (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile north-east), Langstone (1 mile north) and Warblington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.8 miles north) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
- Pubs nearby include The Maypole pub (0.9 miles south)
- 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