Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Berrick Salome events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Berrick Salome.
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Berrick Salome
Paella catering for your event in Berrick Salome
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and office lunches and staff parties.
In a small place like Berrick Salome, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Berrick Salome (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Ask for labels on each pan
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Berrick Salome
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
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Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. 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 will suggest a menu.
Why Berrick Salome hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Berrick Salome
Is Berrick Salome too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Berrick Salome from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Berrick Salome.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Berrick Salome?
We do. We cook at events in Berrick Salome and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Berrick Salome? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering around Berrick Salome
Berrick Salome is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Berrick Salome will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Helen, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Berrick Salome. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of OX10 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Great Holcombe (1 mile north-west), Warborough (1 mile west), Newington (2 miles north), Benson (2 miles south) and Shillingford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (3 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Berrick Salome includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (within half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Berrick Salome
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Berrick Salome include Brightwell Manor (3.5 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
- 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