Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Upper Common
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Upper Common. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
- Team lunches
Live corporate paella catering in Upper Common
Corporate paella catering in Upper Common, cooked live
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Typical bookings include training days and conferences and christmas and end-of-year parties, serving Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food.
For rural venues near Upper Common, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Upper Common
What’s the nearest station to Upper Common for guests?
Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Is Upper Common close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. Book early for December.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Upper Common, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
Events we cater in Upper Common
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
In Upper Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team days
- Client hospitality
- Conferences and training days
For staff and clients coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 4.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Corporate events around Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your work event is in the middle of Upper Common or on the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Upper Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Upper Common to Reading (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. Upper Common is about 48 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Wherever your work event is in RG25, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Upper Common for corporate paella catering include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Common include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Get facilities approval early
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Upper Common and the whole of Hampshire
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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