Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Hardwick. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Conferences and training days
- Launches and open days
- End-of-year celebrations
Live corporate paella catering in Hardwick
Corporate paella catering in Hardwick, made fresh on the day
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is exactly what a team event is for. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re often booked for training days and conferences and away days and office lunches.
At country venues around Hardwick, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Corporate events around Hardwick
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For a work event in Hardwick, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Hardwick is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hardwick to Oxford (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (4.1 miles south) and Minster Lovell Hall (4.8 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. By road, Hardwick is on or near the B4449, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Being close to the B4449, Hardwick is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Hardwick, we also cover Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hardwick hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Who books corporate paella catering in Hardwick?
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Team days
- Open days and launches
- Conferences and training days
- Charity and fundraising events
Hardwick is about 61 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Hardwick
Also in Hardwick
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a Christmas party in Hardwick, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:30pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Hardwick
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Facilities approval and any site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Common questions in Hardwick
How far is Hardwick from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Is Hardwick too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Get facilities approval early
- Share the timings for food
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception, so guests can network while they eat.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
- 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