Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Upper Wield events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Upper Wield and the surrounding area.
- Fundraisers
- Team-building days
- Summer parties for staff
Corporate paella catering for Upper Wield events
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. After-work summer parties in Upper Wield 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 pick the menu.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How our corporate paella catering works in Upper Wield
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food, and typical bookings are for open days and launches and team-building days.
An away day near Upper Wield is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Upper Wield: your questions answered
Is Upper Wield close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Upper Wield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we pay by invoice?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater in Upper Wield?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Upper Wield and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
That’s one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we’ll plan service around it.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
Work events in Upper Wield: access and travel
Upper Wield is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Upper Wield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Upper Wield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Central London is about 50 miles from Upper Wield, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
For corporate paella catering in SO24, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Preston Candover (2 miles north-west), Bighton (3 miles south-west), Brown Candover (3 miles west), Totford (4 miles west) and Old Alresford (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (12 miles south-east) and Tadley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Upper Wield includes King's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Yew Tree pub (0.7 miles north-east)
How we price corporate paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Upper Wield?
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Upper Wield
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Share the timings for food
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Ask staff about diets in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Nearby places to Upper Wield
Also in Upper Wield
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
- 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