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Corporate paella catering in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Upper Farringdon and the surrounding area.
- Away days and office lunches
- End-of-year celebrations
- Open days and launches
Live corporate paella catering in Upper Farringdon
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Upper Farringdon
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. For away days and office lunches and product launches and open days, we can cook Spanish desserts, paella lunches and canapé tapas.
At country venues around Upper Farringdon, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
Why choose corporate paella catering in Upper Farringdon?
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upper Farringdon book us for occasions like:
- Away days and office lunches
- Fundraisers
- Conferences and training days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Central London is about 47 miles from Upper Farringdon, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. After-work summer parties in Upper Farringdon have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Upper Farringdon, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Business events near Upper Farringdon
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. For corporate paella catering in Upper Farringdon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Upper Farringdon to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Historic houses near Upper Farringdon include Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. For staff and clients coming by train, Alton station is about 2.8 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For work events just outside Upper Farringdon, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill.
- Local pubs include Rose and Crown Inn (less than half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
FAQs for Upper Farringdon
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Upper Farringdon from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
- 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