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Paella Catering in Hornton
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Hornton.
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella catering in Hornton
Paella catering for your event in Hornton
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement celebrations, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Hornton, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Hornton (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Catering an event in Hornton
Hornton is about 4 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Hornton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 26 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hornton Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. 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.
Paella catering in OX15 is planned around your venue. From Pages Lane, The Green and Eastgate or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Hornton for paella catering include Ratley (2 miles north-west), Edgehill (2 miles north-west) and Sun Rising (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (4 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles south-east), Grimsbury (5 miles south-east), Ruscote (4 miles south-east) and Bloxham (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Hanwell Castle (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Edge Hill.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Request clear labels at the serving table
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hornton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hornton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Planning an evening event in Hornton? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Hornton
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hornton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (1.6 miles west) and Farnborough Hall (3.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Hornton hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan 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