Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Curbridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering for Curbridge events
How our paella catering works in Curbridge
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. For weddings, from canapés to evening food and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook black rice, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a rural place like Curbridge, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Curbridge (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Curbridge
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Curbridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Curbridge is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the OX29 postcode area. From Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south), Faringdon (9 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
- Schools near Curbridge include The Henry Box School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Lord Kitchener pub (within half a mile south)
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Curbridge and across Oxfordshire
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Events we cater in Curbridge
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (1.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
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.
Common questions in Curbridge
Is Curbridge close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Curbridge until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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