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Corporate paella catering in Middle Barton, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Middle Barton and across Oxfordshire.
- Office lunches and away days
- Client and customer events
- Fundraisers
Book corporate paella catering in Middle Barton
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About our corporate paella catering in Middle Barton
Work events are diverse, and food can easily leave people out. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. On the menu are canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we are often booked for end-of-year celebrations and summer staff parties.
Team away days in the countryside around Middle Barton suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Middle Barton (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Think about shade and seating
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Middle Barton hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Middle Barton
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Middle Barton 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.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Business events near Middle Barton
Middle Barton is about 9 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your work event is in the OX7 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.9 miles east.
We cook at work events all over OX7. From Dorn Close, Fleming Drive and Crossway or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Barton (1 mile south-east), Sandford St Martin (1 mile west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (9 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Fox Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
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What affects the price in Middle Barton
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books corporate paella catering in Middle Barton?
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Middle Barton and Oxfordshire:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Launches and open days
- Office lunches and away days
- Conference lunches
Central London is about 62 miles from Middle Barton, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Middle Barton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Middle Barton for guests?
Heyford station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Middle Barton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you come to Middle Barton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Middle Barton is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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