Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Thame
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Thame.
- Launches and open days
- Conference lunches
- Charity days
Planning an event in Thame?
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Share the timings for food
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Bowl food for standing events.
About our corporate paella catering in Thame
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list. Whether it’s away days and office lunches and christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, bowl food and paella lunches.
A summer party at the office in Thame is easy with live paella, as long as the site allows cooking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Thame, 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 choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Thame
Is Thame close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Thame?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
A closer look at the menu
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, ideal for a lunch break.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
More for events in Thame
Who books corporate paella catering in Thame?
It gets colleagues talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Thame and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Conferences and training days
- Away days and office lunches
- Open days and launches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwiches are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning a team event in Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether your work event is in the middle of Thame or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Thame is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
By road, Thame is on or near the A329 and A418, which makes it easy for us to reach with the van and equipment. Central London is about 41 miles from Thame, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area. That could mean a work event in a garden on Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street. Main roads around Thame include the A329 and A418, so getting the burners and pans to your work event is simple. Other places close to Thame for corporate paella catering include Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Thame has lots of places to hold a work event.
A little further out are Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Thame includes Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Cross Keys Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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