Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Middle Aston
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Middle Aston: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Team-building days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Training days and conferences
Book corporate paella catering in Middle Aston
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Middle Aston
Live paella makes lunch an activity, not just a break from it. We are frequently asked to cater team-building events and launches and open days, with paella lunches, canapé tapas and vegan and vegetarian paella.
Team away days in the countryside around Middle Aston 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.
- Area
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Towns and villages near Middle Aston
Also in Middle Aston
Events we cater in Middle Aston
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
In Middle Aston and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Team-building days
- Conferences and training days
- Launches and open days
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.5 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. After-work summer parties in Middle Aston have daylight until about 9:30pm 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 send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Questions from Middle Aston
Is Middle Aston close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Middle Aston for guests?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you cater a winter event?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. A steaming pan on a cold evening goes down well.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
About the dishes
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Business events near Middle Aston
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in Middle Aston. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 60 miles from Middle Aston, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Wherever your work event is in OX25, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. We also cook at work events in Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently 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 to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Middle Aston?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- 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