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Paella Catering in Caulcott
Looking for paella catering in Caulcott? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Caulcott
About our paella catering in Caulcott
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are paella Valenciana, mixed paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for garden get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements.
In a hamlet or village like Caulcott, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Caulcott (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Caulcott hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella catering in Caulcott
We’re having a ceremony at Heyford Park Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Caulcott too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
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 make a separate gluten-free pan.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Where we can cook in Caulcott
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Catering an event in Caulcott
Caulcott is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Caulcott will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Caulcott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Heyford station is about 1.6 miles away.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From South Street, Lower Heyford Road and Greenway or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upper Heyford (1 mile north), Lower Heyford (1 mile west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles east), Ardley (3 miles north-east) and Somerton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Ardley Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Caulcott, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Other catering in Caulcott
- 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