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Paella Catering for Dane Hill events
Planning paella catering in Dane Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Dane Hill
How our paella catering works in Dane Hill
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. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving black rice, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Dane Hill, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Dane Hill (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Dane Hill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Dane Hill
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- 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)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Places near Dane Hill
Other catering in Dane Hill
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Dane Hill until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella catering around Dane Hill
Dane Hill is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dane Hill. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
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.
We cover events in every part of the OX25 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Dane Hill, we also cover North Aston (1 mile east), Duns Tew (1 mile south-west), Middle Aston (2 miles south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Hempton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (10 miles south) and Headington Quarry (15 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (1.4 miles north).
What affects the price in Dane Hill
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Dane Hill
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Common questions in Dane Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Dane Hill?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
- 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