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Corporate Paella Catering in Aston Rowant
Looking for corporate paella catering in Aston Rowant? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering near Aston Rowant
About our corporate paella catering in Aston Rowant
Work events need fast, inclusive food that keeps people talking. Live paella ticks every box. We cook Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches, and we’re frequently booked for team-building events and training days and conferences.
At country venues around Aston Rowant, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Tell us about access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Aston Rowant (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
We leave the space as we found it.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Aston Rowant questions
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Aston Rowant close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Aston Rowant?
We do. Aston Rowant is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we’ll respond.
Can you feed everyone quickly?
Yes. We plan pans and serving points so service is fast.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where we can cook in Aston Rowant
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
Perfect for your work event in Aston Rowant
It is fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Team lunches
- Team days
- End-of-year celebrations
Historic houses near Aston Rowant include Adwell House (2 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. December events in Aston Rowant are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
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.
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Corporate events around Aston Rowant
Aston Rowant is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX49, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Aston Rowant to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Aston Rowant, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Wherever your work event is in OX49, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your work event is on London Road, Aston Park and Aston Rowant Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in Kingston Blount (1 mile north-east), Crowell (1 mile north-east), Lewknor (1 mile south-west), Postcombe (1 mile west) and South Weston (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Aston Rowant include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Lambert Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What affects the price in Aston Rowant
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Also near Aston Rowant
Also in Aston Rowant
- 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