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Paella Catering for Marcham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Marcham.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella catering in Marcham
Perfect for your event in Marcham
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Marcham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella catering for your event in Marcham
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Marcham. For big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Around Marcham, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Marcham (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What affects the price in Marcham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Marcham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Marcham until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Marcham: your questions answered
Is Marcham close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Paella catering around Marcham
Marcham is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Marcham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Marcham. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Abingdon Preparatory School, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (3 miles north) and Longworth House (4.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Wherever your event is in OX13, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Haines Court, Orchard Way and Elwes Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Frilford (1 mile west), Frilford Heath (1 mile north-west), Cothill (2 miles north), Tubney (2 miles north-west) and Shippon (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (13 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (1.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Mention any other courses or food
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Where we can cook in Marcham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Marcham hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Marcham and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- 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