Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Drayton.
- Away days and office lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Live corporate paella catering in Drayton
About our corporate paella catering in Drayton
Live cooking gets people out of their usual groups, which is the point of a team event. For conference lunches and charity and fundraising events, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Drayton suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Drayton (OX16, OX15, OX17)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Drayton
It is perfect for summer parties, alongside games and music.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Drayton, people book us for occasions like:
- Charity and fundraising events
- Client hospitality
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer staff parties
Drayton is about 68 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. 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.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Drayton
What else we do in Drayton
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Get facilities approval early
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Tell us how long the food break is
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules, including sign-in and parking.
Bar staff and sangria on request.
Drayton for staff parties and team days
Drayton is about 1 mile north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your work event is in the OX16 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (2.3 miles south) and Upton House (4.5 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 2.2 miles east.
We cook at work events all over OX16, OX15 and OX17 and the streets around it. From Smythe Road, Hermon Road and Poulter Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Wroxton (1 mile west), Neithrop (1 mile south-east), Ruscote (1 mile south-east), North Newington (1 mile south-west) and Banbury (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (3 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Crouch Hill.
- Schools near Drayton include Drayton School (within half a mile east) and William Morris Primary School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Roebuck Inn (under half a mile north)
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Drayton, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:30pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Drayton questions
Do you come out to small places like Drayton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Drayton for guests?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Teams often enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
It’s ideal for that. Tell us how long the break is and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
- 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