Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Lower Arncott, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Lower Arncott and across Oxfordshire.
- Office lunches and away days
- Customer events
- End-of-year celebrations
Corporate paella catering near Lower Arncott
Corporate paella catering in Lower Arncott, cooked live
A cooking station gets people mixing, which is the point of a team event. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and bowl food, and we are often booked for team lunches and conference lunches.
An away day near Lower Arncott is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Lower Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Lower Arncott and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We leave the space as we found it.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Lower Arncott, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Work events in Lower Arncott: access and travel
Lower Arncott is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For corporate paella catering in Lower Arncott, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Lower Arncott is about 50 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (2.5 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Corporate paella catering in OX25 is planned around your venue. From Ploughley Road and Willowbrook or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover work events in Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles west), Murcott (2 miles south-west) and Fencott (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (10 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
Other catering in Lower Arncott
Occasions we cook for in Lower Arncott
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Client and customer events
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and launches
- Office lunches and away days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.8 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. After-work summer parties in Lower Arncott 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.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Lower Arncott questions
Is Lower Arncott too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Lower Arncott?
Bicester Village station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What paperwork do you have?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we’ll respond.
Can you cater a winter event?
With the right covered space, yes. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
- 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