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Corporate paella catering in East Hagbourne, 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 turns food into part of your work event in East Hagbourne.
- Summer staff parties
- Launches and open days
- Charity days
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Corporate paella catering for your work event in East Hagbourne
At client events, presentation counts: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. For christmas and end-of-year parties and training days and conferences, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and paella lunches and more.
At country venues around East Hagbourne, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- East Hagbourne (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. After-work summer parties in East Hagbourne 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.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
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: use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in East Hagbourne
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Your questions about corporate paella catering in East Hagbourne
Do you come out to small places like East Hagbourne?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is East Hagbourne close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater a winter event?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. Hot paella in winter is popular.
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.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Events we cater in East Hagbourne
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Open days and launches
- Company summer parties
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3.5 miles north-east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.6 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
East Hagbourne for staff parties and team days
East Hagbourne is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For corporate paella catering in East Hagbourne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Didcot Parkway station is about 1.3 miles away. Central London is about 50 miles from East Hagbourne, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Corporate paella catering in OX11 is planned around your venue and timings. From North Croft, The Croft and Wilcher Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to East Hagbourne for corporate paella catering include Coscote (1 mile west), West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile south-west), Blewbury (2 miles south) and Harwell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles east), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles north-west). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Schools near East Hagbourne include St Birinus School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Fleur De Lys Public House (under half a mile south)
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, in its own pan.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in East Hagbourne? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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