Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Carterton events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Carterton and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Carterton?
For event organisers in Carterton
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Paella catering in Carterton, cooked live
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Carterton. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and festivals, fairs and school events, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
In Carterton, live paella normally means a garden, a hall with outdoor space or a hired venue. All of them work, as long as there is a level spot to cook and somewhere close to park. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Carterton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Carterton
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. 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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Carterton. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Carterton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning live paella in Carterton
Carterton is about 16 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Carterton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (3.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX18, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Marigold Square, Britannia Close and Beverley Crescent or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Carterton is on the B4020 and B4477, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Carterton, we also cover Brize Norton (1 mile east), Black Bourton (2 miles south), Minster Lovell (3 miles north-east), Curbridge (3 miles east) and Bampton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (13 miles south-east), Faringdon (8 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles east). Carterton is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.2 miles south) and Swinford Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Eagle pub (0.6 miles south)
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Also near Carterton
What else we do in Carterton
Occasions we cook for in Carterton
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Carterton:
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Carterton Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Carterton: your questions answered
Is Carterton close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Carterton? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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