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Paella Catering for Kingston Stert events
Planning paella catering in Kingston Stert? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Live paella catering in Kingston Stert
Where we can cook in Kingston Stert
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
About our paella catering in Kingston Stert
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For office lunches and staff parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Kingston Stert, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Kingston Stert (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Kingston Stert
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Kingston Stert close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does paella catering cost in Kingston Stert?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Events we cater in Kingston Stert
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingston Stert and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Kingston Stert: venues, travel and local tips
Kingston Stert is about 3 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Kingston Stert or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Princes Risborough station is about 4.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (2.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Kingston Stert. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in OX39, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Emmington (1 mile north-east), Chinnor (2 miles east), Towersey (3 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (9 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (11 miles west).
A little further out are Thame Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (0.5 miles north)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Kingston Stert stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Kingston Stert
- 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