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Corporate paella catering in Ardington, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Ardington.
- Conferences and training days
- Customer events
- Product launches and open days
Book corporate paella catering in Ardington
How the day works
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 we time everything to your schedule. In Ardington, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in Ardington
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. We are frequently asked to cater open days and launches and team-building days, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts.
For rural venues near Ardington, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Ardington (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ardington questions
How far is Ardington from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Ardington 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 cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How does payment work for businesses?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cover Ardington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ardington is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
Corporate events around Ardington
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For a work event in Ardington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ardington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Wherever your work event is in OX12, we can cook for your guests. From High Street, Church Street and Well Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover work events in East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boar's Head pub (less than half a mile east)
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Towns and villages near Ardington
Other catering in Ardington
Is live paella right for your work event?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Ardington
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
For event organisers in Ardington
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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