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Paella Catering for Kirtlington events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Kirtlington and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in Kirtlington
Paella catering in Kirtlington, cooked live
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we are often booked for milestone birthday parties and retirement celebrations.
Somewhere like Kirtlington, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Kirtlington (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose paella catering in Kirtlington?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kirtlington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tackley station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Mention any other courses or food
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
FAQs for Kirtlington
Do you come out to small places like Kirtlington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Kirtlington close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kirtlington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Kirtlington: venues, travel and local tips
Kirtlington is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Kirtlington will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Kirtlington include Blenheim Palace (4.3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as South Green, Church Lane and Hatch Way or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Bletchingdon (1 mile south), Enslow (1 mile south-west), Weston-on-the-Green (2 miles east), Hampton Poyle (3 miles south) and Weston Otmoor (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (11 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
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What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evenings in Kirtlington stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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