Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Upper Basildon
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Upper Basildon.
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Corporate paella catering in Upper Basildon
How our corporate paella catering works in Upper Basildon
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Whether it is client and customer events and summer parties for staff, we can cook Spanish desserts, vegan and vegetarian paella and bowl food for your guests.
At country venues around Upper Basildon, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- 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. Generally, we look for:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Upper Basildon, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Upper Basildon
What’s the nearest station to Upper Basildon for guests?
The closest is Pangbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we pay by invoice?
We will explain booking and payment when you enquire.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
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.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
For event organisers in Upper Basildon
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Work events in Upper Basildon: access and travel
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We cook at work events in homes, gardens and venues in Upper Basildon and nearby villages. Upper Basildon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upper Basildon to Reading (8 miles away).
Central London is about 45 miles from Upper Basildon, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in RG8, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Whether your work event is on Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Upper Basildon, we also cover New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Basildon include Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Upper Basildon
What else we do in Upper Basildon
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Basildon
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Get facilities approval early
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
Service is timed to your schedule, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
How we price corporate paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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