Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Weston, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Weston. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Launches and open days
- Company summer parties
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering in Weston
Corporate paella catering in Weston, cooked live
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella ticks every box. Whether it is christmas parties and training days and conferences, we can cook bowl food, canapé tapas and paella lunches and more.
At country venues around Weston, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Weston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Weston hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a Christmas party in Weston, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What corporate paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Events we cater in Weston
It’s memorable.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Weston and Hampshire:
- Team-building events
- Summer parties for staff
- Client hospitality
- Team lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Weston
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We adapt if timings change.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
Business events near Weston
Weston is about 1 mile south-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Work events in Weston are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Weston is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 51 miles from Weston, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Historic houses near Weston include Uppark (4 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Whether your work event is on Weston Lane and Wylds Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Buriton (1 mile south-east), Ramsdean (1 mile west), Nursted (2 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south), Alton (11 miles north) and Waterlooville (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Bear Museum (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Weston include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and War Down.
- Schools near Weston include The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east)
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Nearby places to Weston
Also in Weston
Weston: your questions answered
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.
Is Weston too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater at business parks?
Courtyards and terraces frequently work, subject to the building’s rules.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
- 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