Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Emmington
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Emmington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Emmington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About our paella catering in Emmington
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a rural place like Emmington, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Emmington (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Emmington
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Count adults and children separately
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Emmington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Who books paella catering in Emmington?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Princes Risborough station is about 3.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Why choose live paella in Emmington?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Emmington and across Oxfordshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Emmington: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Emmington close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Emmington.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Around midsummer it stays light in Emmington until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning live paella in Emmington
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX39 area, we can bring the pans to you. Emmington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Emmington to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Mill Lane Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Emmington, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX39. Close by, we cover events in Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Inn at Emmington (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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