Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Hinksey Hill, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hinksey Hill.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering for Hinksey Hill events
Paella catering for your event in Hinksey Hill
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Hinksey Hill. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Somewhere like Hinksey Hill, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Hinksey Hill (OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Who books paella catering in Hinksey Hill?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hinksey Hill:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 2 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Hinksey Hill? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hinksey Hill: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Hinksey Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella catering around Hinksey Hill
Hinksey Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Hinksey Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hinksey Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as New Hinksey Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Raleigh Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Betty Lane, Badger Lane and Hinksey Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in South Hinksey (1 mile north), Redbridge (1 mile east), Chilswell (1 mile west), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Story Museum (1.8 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Greyfriars Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The General Elliot pub (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include Alexander Library of Ornithology (2 miles north-east)
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Also near Hinksey Hill
Also in Hinksey Hill
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hinksey Hill
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- 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