Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Duns Tew
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Duns Tew. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in Duns Tew
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Duns Tew? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Paella catering in Duns Tew, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Whether it is fairs, fêtes and festivals and company summer parties, we can cook vegan paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a small place like Duns Tew, 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 cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Duns Tew
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Duns Tew? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Questions from Duns Tew
Is Duns Tew too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Duns Tew close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us what else is being served
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Why choose paella catering in Duns Tew?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Duns Tew book us for events such as:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Duns Tew stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering around Duns Tew
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Duns Tew, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.8 miles south-east.
Anywhere in OX25, we can bring paella catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (within half a mile south-west)
- 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