Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Cholsey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Cholsey and across Oxfordshire.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella catering in Cholsey
Perfect for your event in Cholsey
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cholsey, people book us for events such as:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
How our paella catering works in Cholsey
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations.
A place like Cholsey frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Cholsey (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Cholsey
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
About the dishes
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.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning paella catering in Cholsey? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Catering an event in Cholsey
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Cholsey or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Cholsey is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Cholsey to Reading (about 11 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Cholsey Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Cholsey station is in Cholsey itself. Cholsey is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in OX10, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cholsey include Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near Cholsey include Cranford House School (1.4 miles south) and Wallingford School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Morning Star pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Cholsey
How far is Cholsey from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Cholsey?
Cholsey has its own station: Cholsey station.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you come to Cholsey?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Cholsey and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
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What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Cholsey 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 it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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