Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Totford, Hampshire
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Totford: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Team-building events
- Client and customer events
- Product launches and open days
Corporate paella catering in Totford
How our corporate paella catering works in Totford
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. We cook Spanish desserts, paella lunches and bowl food, and we are regularly asked to cater team-building days and launches and open days.
Team away days in the countryside around Totford suit 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.
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
How we price corporate paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Totford
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. For a Christmas party in Totford, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Totford for staff parties and team days
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From the centre of Totford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Totford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Totford to Southampton (18 miles away).
Central London is about 53 miles from Totford, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
We cater work events across SO24 and the streets around it. For work events just outside Totford, we cover Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We arrive on time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Bowl food for standing events.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Totford
How far is Totford from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Totford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we’ll plan service around it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What else we do in Totford
- 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