Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Brighthampton events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Brighthampton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering for Brighthampton events
Paella catering for your event in Brighthampton
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and staff parties and work lunches, with seafood paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Brighthampton, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Brighthampton (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Brighthampton
Brighthampton is about 4 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Brighthampton, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mulberry Bush School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Giles' Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cater events across the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Aston Road, Abingdon Road and Malthouse Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Brighthampton, we also cover Standlake (1 mile east), Hardwick (2 miles north), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), Ducklington (3 miles north-west) and South Leigh (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-west), Carterton (7 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Brighthampton include Hitchcopse Pit.
- Nearby schools include Standlake Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Brighthampton hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Brighthampton
We are having a ceremony at St Giles' Church: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Brighthampton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you come to Brighthampton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Brighthampton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Brighthampton
What else we do in Brighthampton
Events we cater in Brighthampton
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Brighthampton book us for events such as:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (2.5 miles south) and Appleton Manor (3.9 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Brighthampton until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Read more
- 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