Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Headington Quarry, Oxfordshire
Planning corporate paella catering in Headington Quarry? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Away days and office lunches
- Charity and fundraising events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering near Headington Quarry
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
How our corporate paella catering works in Headington Quarry
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it’s served straight from the pan. We are frequently asked to cater office lunches and away days and conference lunches, serving canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts.
Work events near Headington Quarry might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Headington Quarry have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Headington Quarry for staff parties and team days
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For a work event in Headington Quarry, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Headington Quarry is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Central London is about 51 miles from Headington Quarry, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Oxford station is about 3 miles away.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a work event in a garden on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road. We also cook at work events in Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Local schools include Windmill Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Headington Quarry
How far is Headington Quarry from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Headington Quarry?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles away.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Headington Quarry
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd, with every diet covered.
Places near Headington Quarry
Also in Headington Quarry
Why choose corporate paella catering in Headington Quarry?
It is fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Product launches and open days
- Conference lunches
- Company summer parties
- Charity and fundraising events
Historic houses near Headington Quarry include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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