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Live paella catering in Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire
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 Long Wittenham.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Long Wittenham
Paella catering for your event in Long Wittenham
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
Somewhere as small as Long Wittenham, 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. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Long Wittenham (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Long Wittenham
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Long Wittenham
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering around Long Wittenham
Long Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Events in Long Wittenham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Long Wittenham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Long Wittenham include Clifton Hampden Manor (1.2 miles north) and Brightwell Manor (2.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in OX14, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Didcot Road and Wessex Way or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Clifton Hampden (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (1 mile west), Culham (2 miles north-west), Didcot (3 miles south-west) and Sutton Courtenay (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east) and Grove (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and Pendon Museum (under half a mile west). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (under half a mile north)
Places near Long Wittenham
Also in Long Wittenham
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Why choose live paella in Long Wittenham?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Long Wittenham
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Perfect for your event in Long Wittenham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Long Wittenham stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from Long Wittenham
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Long Wittenham?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you cater in Long Wittenham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Long Wittenham is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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