Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Ascott-under-Wychwood.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Ascott-under-Wychwood events
Questions from Ascott-under-Wychwood
What’s the nearest station to Ascott-under-Wychwood for guests?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself.
Is Ascott-under-Wychwood close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Ascott-under-Wychwood is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Paella catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we can cook vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Ascott-under-Wychwood, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning live paella in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX7 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ascott-under-Wychwood to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself.
Paella catering in OX7 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include High Street, The Green and Church Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Ascott-under-Wychwood? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Ascott-under-Wychwood? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
Who books paella catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ascott-under-Wychwood:
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (4.8 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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