Hampshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Wittensford
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Wittensford.
- Summer parties for staff
- Conference lunches
- Fundraisers
Corporate paella catering near Wittensford
Corporate paella catering in Wittensford, cooked live
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. Typical bookings include charity and fundraising events and christmas parties, with canapé tapas, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Wittensford, 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.
What corporate paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a Christmas party in Wittensford, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Planning corporate paella catering in Wittensford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Wittensford for staff parties and team days
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO43, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Wittensford to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Wittensford include Landford Manor (4.2 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in SO43, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Wittensford includes Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
Where we can cook in Wittensford
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
FAQs for Wittensford
Which station should guests use for Wittensford?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Perfect for your work event in Wittensford
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
In Wittensford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Charity days
- Customer events
- Office lunches and away days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Wittensford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
What else we do in Wittensford
- 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