Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Longworth
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Longworth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Longworth events
Paella catering in Longworth, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. For summer garden parties and staff parties and work lunches, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, black rice and vegetable paella.
Somewhere like Longworth, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning live paella in Longworth
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX13, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Longworth to Oxford (10 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Longworth Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Historic houses near Longworth include Longworth House (less than half a mile west) and Appleton Manor (3.6 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Wherever your event is in OX13, we can bring paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Longworth, we also cover Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit.
- Nearby, you’ll find Waggon And Horses Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Longworth
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
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Why choose paella catering in Longworth?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
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.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Planning an evening event in Longworth? 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Longworth
Is Longworth too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Longworth from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cater in Longworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Longworth and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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