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Corporate Paella Catering for Brightwell Baldwin events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Brightwell Baldwin: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer parties for staff
- Team-building events
- Product launches and open days
Planning an event in Brightwell Baldwin?
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
How our corporate paella catering works in Brightwell Baldwin
We cater summer parties, office lunches, team days, open days and client events, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Whether it is away days and office lunches and christmas and end-of-year parties, we can cook paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts.
Team away days in the countryside around Brightwell Baldwin suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, not reheated.
- Where
- Brightwell Baldwin (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Brightwell Baldwin
More for events in Brightwell Baldwin
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Corporate events around Brightwell Baldwin
Brightwell Baldwin is about 8 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Brightwell Baldwin and the surrounding area. Brightwell Baldwin is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brightwell Baldwin to Oxford (10 miles away).
Brightwell Baldwin is about 43 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in OX49, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in Britwell Salome (1 mile south-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north-west), Roke (2 miles south-west), Watlington (2 miles east) and Ewelme (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (3.5 miles west) and Wallingford Castle (4.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Brightwell Baldwin includes Bald Hill and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lord Nelson Inn (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Brightwell Baldwin
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Questions from Brightwell Baldwin
Do you come out to small places like Brightwell Baldwin?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Brightwell Baldwin from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will check with your facilities team.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. December dates go fast.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Events we cater in Brightwell Baldwin
It brings teams together.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Brightwell Baldwin and Oxfordshire:
- Away days and office lunches
- Team days
- Customer events
- End-of-year celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (4 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
Paella compared with other options
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Brightwell Baldwin
- We cover Brightwell Baldwin and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. After-work summer parties in Brightwell Baldwin have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brightwell Baldwin? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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