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Corporate paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Charlton-on-Otmoor.
- Conference lunches
- End-of-year celebrations
- Team-building events
Corporate paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Questions from Charlton-on-Otmoor
Is Charlton-on-Otmoor too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Charlton-on-Otmoor?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What paperwork do you have?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we will send what you need.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Corporate paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor, cooked live
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Whether it is office lunches and away days and team-building events, we can cook bowl food, Spanish desserts and paella lunches and more.
At country venues around Charlton-on-Otmoor, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What affects the price in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. December events in Charlton-on-Otmoor are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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’ll do the cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
The space is left clean and tidy.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Who books corporate paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
People remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Product launches and open days
- Team-building days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity days
For staff and clients coming by train, Islip station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
Planning a team event in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For corporate paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Charlton-on-Otmoor to Oxford (6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (4 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. Central London is about 52 miles from Charlton-on-Otmoor, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
For corporate paella catering in OX5, we plan around your venue. Whether your work event is on High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater work events in Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Charlton-on-Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
- 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