Hampshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Wickham, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Wickham and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Team days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering for Wickham events
FAQs for Wickham
What’s the nearest station to Wickham for guests?
Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Wickham close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How our corporate paella catering works in Wickham
For client events, presentation matters: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. On the menu are canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food, and typical bookings are for end-of-year celebrations and client and customer events.
Work events near Wickham might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Wickham
Other catering in Wickham
About the dishes
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. December events in Wickham are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Corporate events around Wickham
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For corporate paella catering in Wickham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Wickham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wickham to Southampton (9 miles away).
Central London is about 63 miles from Wickham, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south.
We cater work events across PO17 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Wickham is on the A32 and A334, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Wickham, we also cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wickham includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wickham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ask staff about diets in advance
We leave the space as we found it.
Bowl food for standing events.
- 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