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Paella Catering in Epwell
Planning paella catering in Epwell? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
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About our paella catering in Epwell
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. We are often asked to cater birthday celebrations and christenings and family gatherings, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
In a rural place like Epwell, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Epwell (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
- Have seats for most of your guests
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Events we cater in Epwell
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Epwell book us for occasions like:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (3.3 miles north) and Broughton Castle (4.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for Epwell
Is Epwell too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Anne?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Epwell 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.
- 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
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- 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
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Nearby places to Epwell
Also in Epwell
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella in Epwell: local details
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Epwell or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 24 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Anne, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
For paella catering in OX15, we plan around your venue and timings. From Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). Open spaces near Epwell include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block (within half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Epwell hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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