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Paella Catering for Aston Tirrold events
Looking for paella catering in Aston Tirrold? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Live paella catering in Aston Tirrold
How our paella catering works in Aston Tirrold
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and big birthdays, serving paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Aston Tirrold, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Aston Tirrold (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Aston Tirrold
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Aston Tirrold until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Aston Tirrold, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Who books paella catering in Aston Tirrold?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you are celebrating in Aston Tirrold, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Aston Tirrold include Brightwell Manor (3.3 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Aston Tirrold questions
What’s the nearest station to Aston Tirrold for guests?
Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Aston Tirrold?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What affects the price in Aston Tirrold
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
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, use our quote form.
Aston Tirrold: venues, travel and local tips
Aston Tirrold is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Aston Tirrold, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Aston Tirrold is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Aston Tirrold to Oxford (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles east. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Aston Tirrold is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in OX11, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Baker Street, Spring Lane and Aston Street. If your venue is just outside Aston Tirrold, we also cover Blewbury (1 mile west), Woodway (2 miles south-west), East Hagbourne (2 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles west) and Coscote (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Aston Tirrold includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn Public House (less than half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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