Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Shiplake events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Shiplake.
- Charity and fundraising events
- Conference lunches
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering for Shiplake events
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Shiplake
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we will work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. On the menu are paella lunches, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we’re often booked for charity and fundraising events and team-building days.
Team away days in the countryside around Shiplake suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price corporate paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Shiplake for staff parties and team days
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Shiplake and nearby villages. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For staff and clients coming by train, Wargrave station is about 0.9 miles away. Central London is about 35 miles from Shiplake, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
We cover work events in every part of the RG9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Who books corporate paella catering in Shiplake?
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Conferences and training days
- Team-building days
- Office lunches and away days
- Open days and launches
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
Places near Shiplake
Other catering in Shiplake
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Get facilities approval early
- Think about shade and seating
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. After-work summer parties in Shiplake have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:05pm 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 provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning corporate paella catering in Shiplake? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Shiplake?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Shiplake
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Shiplake
Is Shiplake close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Shiplake?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
- 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