Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Tinkers Cross, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Tinkers Cross.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Customer events
- Conferences and training days
Corporate paella catering near Tinkers Cross
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Tinkers Cross
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and canapé tapas, and we’re often booked for charity and fundraising events and christmas parties.
At country venues around Tinkers Cross, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Places near Tinkers Cross
Other catering in Tinkers Cross
Who books corporate paella catering in Tinkers Cross?
It’s memorable.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Tinkers Cross book us for occasions like:
- Fundraisers
- Team lunches
- Team-building days
- Conference lunches
Historic houses near Tinkers Cross include Breamore House (2.2 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Tinkers Cross
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Share the timings for food
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Bowl food for standing events.
Corporate events around Tinkers Cross
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Whether your work event is in the middle of Tinkers Cross or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tinkers Cross to Southampton (18 miles away).
We cater work events across the SP6 postcode area. From Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tinkers Cross
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
How we price corporate paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Tinkers Cross, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Tinkers Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tinkers Cross questions
Do you come out to small places like Tinkers Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
We can. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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