Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Caldecott events
Planning paella catering in Caldecott? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near Caldecott
About our paella catering in Caldecott
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and anniversary celebrations.
In a smaller place like Caldecott, a garden party is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Caldecott (OX14, OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Caldecott stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; 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.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Caldecott. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Where we can cook in Caldecott
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Caldecott: venues, travel and local tips
Caldecott is about 1 mile south of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Events in Caldecott are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Caldecott to Oxford (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Culham station is about 2.3 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Helen's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX14 and OX13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Mill Road, Baker Road and Saxton Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Culham (1 mile east), Abingdon-on-Thames (1 mile north), Sutton Courtenay (1 mile south), Milton (2 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pendon Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile north). Not far away are Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include McTimoney College of Chiropractic (1 mile north-west) and John Mason School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Anchor Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
FAQs for Caldecott
Can you cook in Albert Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Caldecott close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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