Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Whiteley
Planning corporate paella catering in Whiteley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Team-building days
- Training days and conferences
- Client and customer events
Corporate paella catering for Whiteley events
Paella compared with other options
For catering that’s part of the event, live paella stands out. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
How our corporate paella catering works in Whiteley
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. Typical bookings include summer staff parties and conference lunches, serving Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas.
Teams near Whiteley often go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Let us know about the site. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a Christmas party in Whiteley, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
FAQs for Whiteley
How far is Whiteley from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Whiteley?
Swanwick station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
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.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll provide it.
What corporate paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Whiteley
More for events in Whiteley
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Where we can cook in Whiteley
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Whiteley
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Business events near Whiteley
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Whiteley and the surrounding area. Whiteley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 66 miles from Whiteley, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Within about 3 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
Corporate paella catering in PO15 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your work event is on Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Whiteley for corporate paella catering include Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whiteley include Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Whiteley include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Think about shade and seating
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Tell us how long the food break is
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
- 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