Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Stroud
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Stroud and across Hampshire.
- Client and customer events
- Team-building days
- Team lunches
Corporate paella catering near Stroud
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
About our corporate paella catering in Stroud
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so even a big team eats quickly. For christmas parties and team lunches, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
At country venues around Stroud, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Stroud?
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Conference lunches
- Launches and open days
- Client and customer events
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Corporate events around Stroud
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Stroud. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Stroud to Southampton (19 miles away).
Central London is about 51 miles from Stroud, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cover work events in every part of the GU32 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your work event is on Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For work events just outside Stroud, we cover Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (1.4 miles east) and Morton House School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Seven Stars pub (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Stroud
Do you come out to small places like Stroud?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Stroud for guests?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What documents can you provide?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Let us know how long people have to eat
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
How we price corporate paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Stroud, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Stroud, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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