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Live paella catering in Fifield, Oxfordshire
Looking for paella catering in Fifield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Fifield
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How our paella catering works in Fifield
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and birthday celebrations, with vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Fifield, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Fifield (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Fifield
What affects the price in Fifield
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
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
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Your questions about paella catering in Fifield
Is Fifield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Fifield for guests?
Shipton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Perfect for your event in Fifield
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
In Fifield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shipton station, about 2.6 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Paella catering around Fifield
Fifield is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Fifield, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Fifield is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Fifield to Oxford (about 20 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cover events in every part of the OX7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Street and The Green or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Fifield, we cover Idbury (1 mile north), Milton-under-Wychwood (2 miles east), Foscot (2 miles north), Fulbrook (4 miles south) and Little Barrington (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Chipping Norton (7 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east) and Cogges (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Moore Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Merrymouth Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Where we can cook in Fifield
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. In Fifield, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Fifield and across Oxfordshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- 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