Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Upham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Upham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Product launches and open days
- Client and customer events
- Summer staff parties
Corporate paella catering in Upham
Business events near Upham
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cater work events at gardens, halls and venues around Upham and nearby villages. Upham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 61 miles from Upham, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Corporate paella catering in SO32 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Brushmakers Arms (under half a mile north-east)
About our corporate paella catering in Upham
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it’s served straight from the pan. For christmas parties and charity days, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella for your guests.
For rural venues near Upham, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Who books corporate paella catering in Upham?
People remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Team-building days
- Open days and launches
- Summer staff parties
- Office lunches and away days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Hedge End station is about 4.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. After-work summer parties in Upham have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
For event organisers in Upham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What else we do in Upham
Is live paella right for your work event?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Upham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Upham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Upham for guests?
Hedge End station, about 4.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What affects the price in Upham
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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