Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Appleton
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Appleton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Conferences and training days
- Office lunches and away days
Corporate paella catering for Appleton events
How our corporate paella catering works in Appleton
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. We are frequently asked to cater product launches and open days and team-building days, with paella lunches, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Appleton, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Appleton (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Appleton questions
Which station should guests use for Appleton?
Oxford station, about 5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Appleton 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.
Can you cater a winter event?
With the right covered space, yes. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. After-work summer parties in Appleton have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Appleton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Appleton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Appleton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Who books corporate paella catering in Appleton?
It feeds plenty of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Client and customer events
- Open days and launches
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 5 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
We leave the space as we found it.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Corporate events around Appleton
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For corporate paella catering in Appleton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 56 miles from Appleton, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Appleton include Appleton Manor (under half a mile east) and Longworth House (3.8 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Corporate paella catering in OX13 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at work events in Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
Also near Appleton
More for events in Appleton
- 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