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Paella Catering for Kidlington events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kidlington: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Kidlington?
Paella catering for your event in Kidlington
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For festivals, fairs and school events and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
For a place the size of Kidlington, 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. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Kidlington (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella catering in Kidlington?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kidlington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (3.5 miles north-west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Kidlington: your questions answered
How far is Kidlington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Kidlington for guests?
Oxford Parkway station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or OX5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Planning an evening event in Kidlington? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Kidlington
Also in Kidlington
Planning live paella in Kidlington
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Kidlington will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Oxford Parkway station is about 1.3 miles away.
For paella catering in OX5, we plan around your venue and timings. From High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Kidlington is on the A4260, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Kidlington and the whole of Oxfordshire
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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