Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Appleford-on-Thames
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Appleford-on-Thames and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Team-building days
- Fundraisers
- Christmas parties
Corporate paella catering near Appleford-on-Thames
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. December events in Appleford-on-Thames are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Corporate paella catering in Appleford-on-Thames, cooked live
At client events, presentation counts: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. On the menu are paella lunches, canapé tapas and bowl food, and we’re frequently booked for company summer parties and client hospitality.
An away day near Appleford-on-Thames is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your work event in Appleford-on-Thames
It feeds a lot of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Appleford-on-Thames, people book us for events such as:
- Team-building events
- Christmas parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Away days and office lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Appleford station is in Appleford-on-Thames itself.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning a team event in Appleford-on-Thames
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Appleford-on-Thames to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Appleford-on-Thames is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 50 miles from Appleford-on-Thames, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (1.9 miles north-east) and Brightwell Manor (3.7 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Corporate paella catering in OX14 is planned around your venue. Whether your work event is on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Appleford-on-Thames, we also cover Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Appleford-on-Thames and across Oxfordshire
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
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Common questions in Appleford-on-Thames
What’s the nearest station to Appleford-on-Thames for guests?
Appleford station, in Appleford-on-Thames itself.
Is Appleford-on-Thames 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.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater in Appleford-on-Thames?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Appleford-on-Thames is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adapt.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
What affects the price in Appleford-on-Thames
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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