Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Barford St Michael, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Barford St Michael and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christmas parties
- Conference lunches
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering in Barford St Michael
Corporate paella catering in Barford St Michael, made fresh on the day
Live paella makes lunch an activity. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and launches and team-building days.
Team away days in the countryside around Barford St Michael suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Barford St Michael (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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 the timings for food
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We adapt if timings change.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Business events near Barford St Michael
Barford St Michael is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring corporate paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Barford St Michael. Barford St Michael is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Barford St Michael is about 64 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (3.6 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
For corporate paella catering in OX15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Robins Close, The Green and Townsend, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Barford St Michael for corporate paella catering include Barford St John (1 mile north), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles east), Nether Worton (2 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (2.3 miles east) and Horton General Hospital (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Barford St Michael includes Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Barford St Michael
It needs no kitchen, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Barford St Michael:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Client hospitality
- Charity and fundraising events
- Training days and conferences
For staff and clients coming by train, Kings Sutton station is about 4.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Places near Barford St Michael
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Barford St Michael questions
How far is Barford St Michael from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Barford St Michael?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a Christmas party in Barford St Michael, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:30pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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