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Corporate paella catering in Merton, Oxfordshire
Planning corporate paella catering in Merton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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Corporate paella catering near Merton
Corporate paella catering in Merton, made fresh on the day
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. Whether it is team lunches and team-building days, we’ll put together a menu of paella lunches, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Merton suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Merton
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
What corporate paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Merton, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Your questions about corporate paella catering in Merton
Do you come out to small places like Merton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Merton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Share the timings and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Towns and villages near Merton
Other catering in Merton
For event organisers in Merton
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Business events near Merton
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your work event in Merton, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Merton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Merton to Oxford (8 miles away).
Central London is about 52 miles from Merton, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.7 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. For work events just outside Merton, we cover Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (within half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Have water and soft drinks available
The space is left clean and tidy.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A barbecue cooks in batches and needs a lot of separate vegetarian food. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Merton hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Merton
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- 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