Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Shillingford
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Shillingford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Fundraisers
- Launches and open days
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering in Shillingford
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
How our corporate paella catering works in Shillingford
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it’s served straight from the pan. For office lunches and away days and open days and launches, we can cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and paella lunches for your guests.
An away day near Shillingford is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Shillingford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What corporate paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. December events in Shillingford are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We send a menu, a price and the paperwork for your venue.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX10 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.
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Shillingford for staff parties and team days
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For corporate paella catering in Shillingford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Shillingford to Oxford (9 miles away).
Central London is about 46 miles from Shillingford, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Shillingford include Brightwell Manor (1.8 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.4 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Your work event could be at a home on Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover work events in Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Ask staff about diets in advance
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Why choose corporate paella catering in Shillingford?
It brings teams together around the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Conferences and training days
- Company summer parties
- Launches and open days
- Team days
For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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Shillingford questions
What’s the nearest station to Shillingford for guests?
Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Shillingford from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, subject to the building’s rules.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
What paperwork do you have?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we’ll respond.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
- 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