Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Ascott Earl events
Looking for corporate paella catering in Ascott Earl? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Summer staff parties
- Launches and open days
Live corporate paella catering in Ascott Earl
Corporate paella catering in Ascott Earl, made fresh on the day
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella does all three. Typical bookings include open days and launches and end-of-year celebrations, serving bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas.
An away day near Ascott Earl is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Work events in Ascott Earl: access and travel
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your work event is in the middle of Ascott Earl or on the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ascott Earl is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ascott Earl to Oxford (16 miles away).
Historic houses near Ascott Earl include Minster Lovell Hall (4.7 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 68 miles from Ascott Earl, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7. Streets in the area include London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Ascott Earl for corporate paella catering include Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ascott Earl? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Towns and villages near Ascott Earl
Other catering in Ascott Earl
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Share the timings for food
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
The cooking area stays tidy.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. In Ascott Earl, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:30pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ascott Earl
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or OX7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Ascott Earl: your questions answered
Is Ascott Earl close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Ascott Earl?
Ascott Earl has its own station: Ascott-Under-Wychwood station.
Do you come to Ascott Earl?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ascott Earl and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- 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