Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Tiddington
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Tiddington and across Oxfordshire.
- Client hospitality
- Team days
- Team lunches
Planning an event in Tiddington?
How our corporate paella catering works in Tiddington
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and doesn’t stop people talking. Live paella ticks every box. We’re often asked to cater fundraisers and team lunches, with Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food.
An away day near Tiddington is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Tiddington (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a Christmas party in Tiddington, 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Tiddington
Is Tiddington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Tiddington close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will confirm with facilities.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Tiddington
Also in Tiddington
Planning a team event in Tiddington
Tiddington is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cater work events at homes, gardens and venues in Tiddington and the surrounding area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 45 miles from Tiddington, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
We cater work events across the OX9 postcode area. We can cater a work event on streets such as Oxford Road, Albury View and Brookside Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover work events in Albury (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile north), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Ickford (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tiddington include Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Fox Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Paella compared with other options
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Tiddington
It is perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Summer staff parties
- Team-building days
- Office lunches and away days
- Fundraisers
Historic houses near Tiddington include Adwell House (4.5 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.6 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
- 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