Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Ducklington events
Looking for paella catering in Ducklington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Ducklington?
FAQs for Ducklington
Is Ducklington close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ducklington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Paella catering in Ducklington, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For anniversary celebrations and milestone birthday parties, we can cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
Somewhere like Ducklington, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Ducklington (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Ducklington: venues, travel and local tips
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Ducklington, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ducklington to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near Ducklington include Minster Lovell Hall (3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in OX29, we can bring paella catering to you. From The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Henry Box School (1 mile north)
What affects the price in Ducklington
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Ducklington
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Ducklington book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ducklington Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Places near Ducklington
Also in Ducklington
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Ducklington? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Give us separate numbers for children
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
- 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