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Paella Catering for East Hendred events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in East Hendred.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering near East Hendred
Paella catering for your event in East Hendred
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and office lunches and staff parties, with vegetable paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere like East Hendred, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us what else is being served
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Questions from East Hendred
Do you come out to small places like East Hendred?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much does paella catering cost in East Hendred?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
For event organisers in East Hendred
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Other catering in East Hendred
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books paella catering in East Hendred?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever you are celebrating in East Hendred, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why East Hendred hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
East Hendred: venues, travel and local tips
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in East Hendred, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around East Hendred. East Hendred is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Hendreds Church of England School, can book us as a food stall. East Hendred is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Hendred include Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in East Hendred until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in East Hendred? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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