West Berkshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Sheepdrove, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Sheepdrove.
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Planning an event in Sheepdrove?
Business events near Sheepdrove
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Sheepdrove. Sheepdrove is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 20 miles away.
Sheepdrove is about 61 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in RG17, we plan around your venue and timings. For work events just outside Sheepdrove, we cover Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Sheepdrove include Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
Corporate paella catering in Sheepdrove, made fresh on the day
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we work with your venue on access and paperwork. Popular choices include paella lunches, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for product launches and open days and christmas parties.
For rural venues near Sheepdrove, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Location
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Sheepdrove: your questions answered
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Sheepdrove from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will see what works.
Can you cater a winter event?
Yes, if there’s a covered, ventilated spot. Book early for December.
Do you come to Sheepdrove?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Sheepdrove is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Sheepdrove?
No kitchen required, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Sheepdrove, people book us for occasions like:
- Team lunches
- Product launches and open days
- Fundraisers
- Client and customer events
Nearby historic houses include Ashdown House (3.9 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Think about shade and seating
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
The space is left clean and tidy.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Sheepdrove, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or RG17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- 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