Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Timsbury, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Timsbury. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Charity and fundraising events
- End-of-year celebrations
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering near Timsbury
About our corporate paella catering in Timsbury
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. We are frequently asked to cater away days and office lunches and company summer parties, serving paella lunches, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Team away days in the countryside around Timsbury suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Perfect for your work event in Timsbury
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Team-building events
- Charity and fundraising events
- Customer events
- Summer parties for staff
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Where we can cook in Timsbury
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Timsbury
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. December events in Timsbury are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SO51 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Timsbury: your questions answered
Is Timsbury too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Timsbury from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Timsbury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Timsbury
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Timsbury for staff parties and team days
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For a work event in Timsbury, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Timsbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Central London is about 69 miles from Timsbury, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (1.6 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. We can cater a work event on streets such as Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Timsbury include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Timsbury include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Malthouse Inn (less than half a mile west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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Other catering in Timsbury
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
We leave the space as we found it.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
- 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