Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in The Hummicks
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in The Hummicks. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Conference lunches
- End-of-year celebrations
- Product launches and open days
Corporate paella catering for The Hummicks events
Corporate paella catering in The Hummicks, made fresh on the day
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. We cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and paella lunches, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-year celebrations and away days and office lunches.
For rural venues near The Hummicks, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Towns and villages near The Hummicks
Other catering in The Hummicks
Business events near The Hummicks
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your work event in The Hummicks, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Corporate paella catering in SO42 is planned around your venue. We also cook at work events in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. December events in The Hummicks are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why choose live paella in The Hummicks?
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why The Hummicks hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Occasions we cook for in The Hummicks
It suits summer parties especially well, alongside games and music.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Customer events
- Open days and launches
- Team days
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (0.9 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Questions from The Hummicks
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to The Hummicks for guests?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Have water and soft drinks available
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
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