Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Shippon events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Shippon: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Product launches and open days
- Fundraisers
- End-of-year celebrations
Corporate paella catering for Shippon events
About our corporate paella catering in Shippon
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and once it is ready, a queue moves fast because it is served straight from the pan. For christmas parties and training days and conferences, we can cook canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around Shippon suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Shippon (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Share the timings for food
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
The space is left clean and tidy.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Business events near Shippon
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For corporate paella catering in Shippon, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (3.1 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.5 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. For staff and clients coming by train, Radley station is about 2.8 miles away.
For corporate paella catering in OX13, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a work event in a garden on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close. If your venue is just outside Shippon, we also cover Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Prince Of Wales pub (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Places near Shippon
Other catering in Shippon
What affects the price in Shippon
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Shippon, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shippon
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
Events we cater in Shippon
People remember it, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
In Shippon and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Training days and conferences
- Team-building events
- Customer events
Shippon is about 53 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. December events in Shippon are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers 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 clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Shippon
Can you cook in Albert Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Shippon from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
That is one of paella’s strengths. Tell us how long the break is and we will plan service around it.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
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.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella gives staff something to talk about. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Shippon
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Shippon and across Oxfordshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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