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Paella Catering for Chadlington events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Chadlington. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Chadlington?
Paella catering for your event in Chadlington
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Typical bookings include company summer parties and garden get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
For a rural spot like Chadlington, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Chadlington (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Chadlington?
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Common questions in Chadlington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Chadlington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
For event organisers in Chadlington
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Chadlington, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- 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 is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Chadlington
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella in Chadlington: local details
Chadlington is about 8 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Chadlington and nearby villages. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chadlington Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Charlbury station is about 2.4 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the OX7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Stonelee Close and Quarry Road. We also cook at events in Shorthampton (1 mile south), Chilson (2 miles south), Ascott-under-Wychwood (3 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (14 miles north-east), Witney (8 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (3 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chipping Norton Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Chadlington includes Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include Tite Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose live paella in Chadlington?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. 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 Chadlington hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Chadlington and across Oxfordshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- 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