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Live paella catering in East End, Oxfordshire
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across East End and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
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- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near East End
Paella catering in East End, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. For company summer parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In a small place like East End, events are typically 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 plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- East End (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in East End and across Oxfordshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Count adults and children separately
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East End? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
East End: venues, travel and local tips
East End is about 4 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX29 area, we will come to your venue or garden. East End is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from East End to Oxford (10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (2.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Combe station, about 1.2 miles east.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29. Nearby, we also cater events in Combe (1 mile north-east), Freeland (1 mile south-east), North Leigh (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (2 miles north) and New Yatt (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Grove (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Morris Motors Museum (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near East End include Blenheim Farm.
Where we can cook in East End
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
FAQs for East End
Which station should guests use for East End?
Combe station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is East End too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Places near East End
What else we do in East End
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in East End? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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