Oxfordshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Summertown, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Summertown: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Office lunches and away days
- Charity and fundraising events
Planning an event in Summertown?
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Summertown
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event, not just a break from it. Whether it’s customer events and charity days, we can cook canapé tapas, bowl food and paella lunches for your guests.
Around Summertown, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Summertown (OX2, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Summertown
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Summertown
How far is Summertown from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Summertown?
Oxford station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How quickly can you serve a big group?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella covers diets with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Business events near Summertown
Summertown is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For a work event in Summertown, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Summertown. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 54 miles from Summertown, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.7 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Corporate paella catering in OX2 and OX3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your work event could be at a home on Islip Road, Hobson Road and Hernes Road. Summertown is on the A4165, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover work events in North Oxford (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile north), Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Oxford Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Cutteslowe Primary School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Dew Drop Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.8 miles south)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Summertown, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Summertown, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Summertown
It’s fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-year celebrations
- Client and customer events
- Away days and office lunches
With the A4165 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Places near Summertown
Other catering in Summertown
- 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