Buckinghamshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire
Something 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 in Ellesborough.
- Conference lunches
- Open days and launches
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering in Ellesborough
Is live paella right for your work event?
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Corporate paella catering in Ellesborough, cooked live
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. For company summer parties and team lunches, we can cook paella lunches, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Ellesborough suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Ellesborough for staff parties and team days
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For corporate paella catering in Ellesborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ellesborough is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 19 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Little Kimble station, about 0.9 miles west. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Corporate paella catering in HP17 is planned around your venue. From Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. For work events just outside Ellesborough, we cover Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (under half a mile east)
Ellesborough: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ellesborough?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater in Ellesborough?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ellesborough. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you invoice the company?
Let us know your company’s process, and we’ll explain how we work.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Ellesborough, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Who books corporate paella catering in Ellesborough?
It brings teams together around the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Team days
- Summer parties for staff
- Client and customer events
- Team lunches
Ellesborough is about 35 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
How we price corporate paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Ellesborough
What else we do in Ellesborough
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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