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Paella Catering in Begbroke
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Begbroke.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Begbroke events
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Begbroke. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
How our paella catering works in Begbroke
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We are often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with black rice, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
For a rural spot like Begbroke, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Begbroke (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Begbroke, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Begbroke: venues, travel and local tips
Begbroke is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Begbroke are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Begbroke is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Begbroke to Oxford (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Oxford Parkway station is about 2.3 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Philip, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
For paella catering in OX5, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Woodstock Road, Woodstock Road East and Woodstock Road West, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Begbroke for paella catering include Yarnton (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile north-east), Bladon (1 mile west), Worton (2 miles south-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Acland Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Oxford Bus Museum (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Begbroke include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (1.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Sun pub (under half a mile south)
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Occasions we cook for in Begbroke
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Historic houses near Begbroke include Blenheim Palace (2.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
Begbroke: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Philip: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Begbroke too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does paella catering cost in Begbroke?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Other catering in Begbroke
- 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