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Paella Catering for Henton events
Looking for paella catering in Henton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Henton?
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
About our paella catering in Henton
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. We cook paella Valenciana, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and office lunches and staff parties.
Somewhere like Henton, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Henton (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella in Henton: local details
Henton is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Henton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Henton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Princes Risborough station is about 2.2 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Henton, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in OX39, we can bring paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Manor Farm Way and New Close Farm Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Henton for paella catering include Forty Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile east), Holly Green (1 mile north-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west) and Wallingford (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Peacock Country Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Your questions about paella catering in Henton
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Henton?
Princes Risborough station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Also near Henton
Also in Henton
For event organisers in Henton
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Where we can cook in Henton
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Henton
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Henton hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Henton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is 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.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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