Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Deddington
Planning paella catering in Deddington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Planning an event in Deddington?
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Deddington until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is 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.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering in Deddington, cooked live
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 naming days and family parties and garden get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Deddington, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Deddington (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
What affects the price in Deddington
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Questions from Deddington
Which station should guests use for Deddington?
The closest is Kings Sutton station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Deddington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us what else is being served
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Deddington: venues, travel and local tips
Deddington is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Deddington, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Deddington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Deddington include Broughton Castle (5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Wherever your event is in OX15, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Market Place, High Street and Victoria Terrace. Other places close to Deddington for paella catering include Hempton (1 mile west), Dane Hill (2 miles south), North Aston (2 miles south), Barford St John (2 miles north-west) and Barford St Michael (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (9 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (9 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north). Not far away are Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
Why choose live paella in Deddington?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- We cover Deddington and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books paella catering in Deddington?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.2 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Deddington
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Deddington
What else we do in Deddington
- 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