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Live paella catering in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Planning paella catering in Kennington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in Kennington
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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.
How our paella catering works in Kennington
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Kennington. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and staff parties and work lunches.
For a place the size of Kennington, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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 Kennington? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Kennington: venues, travel and local tips
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Kennington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kennington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
For guests coming by train, Radley station is about 1.8 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Swithun's CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Paella catering in OX1 and OX14 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close. For events just outside Kennington, we cover Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
A little further out are Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Kennington includes Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Emmanuel Christian School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Oxford Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tandem pub (0.5 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Kennington
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Swithun's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Kennington?
Radley station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
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Perfect for your event in Kennington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Kennington:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Swithun's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
Towns and villages near Kennington
More for events in Kennington
- 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