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Live paella catering in Chilton, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Chilton.
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Chilton?
Who books paella catering in Chilton?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
Paella catering in Chilton, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Chilton. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook vegetable paella, black rice and paella Valenciana for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Chilton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Chilton (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Chilton
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Chilton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cater in Chilton?
We do. We cook at events in Chilton and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
How it works
It is 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 Chilton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella catering around Chilton
Chilton is about 4 miles south-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Chilton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Chilton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Didcot Parkway station is about 3.7 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chilton County Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Chilton is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Main Street, Lawson Lane and Crafts End, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Upton (2 miles north-east), West Hagbourne (2 miles north-east), Harwell (2 miles north), Coscote (2 miles north-east) and Blewbury (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north), Wantage (6 miles west), Grove (6 miles north-west) and Faringdon (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown at Chilton pub (less than half a mile south-west)
More for events in Chilton
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Chilton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Mention any other courses or food
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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