Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Drayton.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Open days and launches
Corporate paella catering near Drayton
Business events near Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For a work event in Drayton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Drayton. Drayton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Drayton is about 53 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Appleford station is about 3 miles away.
We cook at work events all over the OX14 postcode area. From High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Corporate paella catering in Drayton, cooked live
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. On the menu are bowl food, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater team-building days and team lunches.
For businesses around Drayton, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Tell us about the site and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Drayton (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Drayton
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
Towns and villages near Drayton
Also in Drayton
Who books corporate paella catering in Drayton?
It feeds plenty of people quickly, ideal for a tight schedule.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Drayton book us for events such as:
- Summer parties for staff
- Office lunches and away days
- Training days and conferences
- Product launches and open days
Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (4.4 miles east) and Appleton Manor (5 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
FAQs for Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton for guests?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is Drayton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you invoice the company?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
What paperwork do you have?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we will respond.
Do you come to Drayton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Drayton is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
It is ideal for that. Tell us how long the break is and we will plan service around it.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Think about shade and seating
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Bowl food for standing events.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What affects the price in Drayton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a Christmas party in Drayton, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. 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 clear our area and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX14 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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