Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Shiplake Cross.
- Team lunches
- Client hospitality
- Summer staff parties
Corporate paella catering near Shiplake Cross
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Shiplake Cross
How far is Shiplake Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Shiplake Cross?
Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shiplake Cross.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Shiplake Cross?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How our corporate paella catering works in Shiplake Cross
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. Whether it’s training days and conferences and client hospitality, we will put together a menu of paella lunches, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
At country venues around Shiplake Cross, we can bring a hot lunch to the team. Let us know about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Shiplake Cross for staff parties and team days
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your work event is in the RG9 area, we can cook for your guests. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Shiplake Cross is about 35 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Historic houses near Shiplake Cross include Greys Court (3.8 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.4 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Close by, we cover work events in Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Shiplake Cross include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Places near Shiplake Cross
Other catering in Shiplake Cross
About the dishes
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Think about shade and seating
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
We leave the space as we found it.
Crockery and staff can be added.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a Christmas party in Shiplake Cross, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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