Buckinghamshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Ashendon events
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 Ashendon.
- Company summer parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Launches and open days
Planning an event in Ashendon?
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Ashendon
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 away days and office lunches and conference lunches, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and paella lunches.
For rural venues near Ashendon, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Ashendon (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. After-work summer parties in Ashendon 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.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Work events in Ashendon: access and travel
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For corporate paella catering in Ashendon, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Ashendon include Waddesdon Manor (2.3 miles north-east) and Boarstall Tower (5 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Central London is about 44 miles from Ashendon, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
We cover work events in every part of HP18. We can cater a work event on streets such as Main Street, Lower End and The Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Ashendon for corporate paella catering include Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
Who books corporate paella catering in Ashendon?
It feeds a lot of people quickly, which matters when time is tight.
In Ashendon and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Company summer parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas parties
For staff and clients coming by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 3.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
Questions from Ashendon
How far is Ashendon from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Ashendon?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we’ll plan for them.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Think about shade and seating
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
The space is left clean and tidy.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashendon
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Ashendon
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Places near Ashendon
Also in Ashendon
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashendon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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