Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Godstow events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Godstow: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Godstow
Paella catering in Godstow, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. We cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversary celebrations.
For a rural spot like Godstow, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Godstow (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us what else is being served
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Godstow: venues, travel and local tips
Godstow is about 3 miles south of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX2 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Historic houses near Godstow include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.7 miles south-east) and Blenheim Palace (5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Anywhere in OX2, we can bring paella catering to you. We also cook at events in Wolvercote (1 mile north-east), Binsey (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile east), Summertown (1 mile east) and North Oxford (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Radcliffe Infirmary (2.1 miles south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Godstow include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include St Edward's School (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Trout Inn (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.8 miles south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Godstow. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Godstow hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Godstow and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Godstow? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose paella catering in Godstow?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Godstow book us for events such as:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Godstow
Also in Godstow
Common questions in Godstow
Which station should guests use for Godstow?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Godstow.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
- 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