Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for The Mint events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in The Mint.
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Summer staff parties
Corporate paella catering near The Mint
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Corporate paella catering in The Mint, cooked live
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. For charity and fundraising events and conferences and training days, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, Spanish desserts and bowl food.
An away day near The Mint is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Planning a team event in The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your work event in The Mint will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from The Mint to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Liss station is about 0.8 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Temple Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Common questions in The Mint
What’s the nearest station to The Mint for guests?
Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is The Mint too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What paperwork do you have?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we will respond.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater in The Mint?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including The Mint. To check your date, use our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How it works
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 while your guests chat. In The Mint, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in The Mint? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price corporate paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- The length of service
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
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
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in The Mint
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Think about shade and seating
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Towns and villages near The Mint
What else we do in The Mint
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in The Mint
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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