Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Middleton Stoney events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Middleton Stoney.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Middleton Stoney
Paella catering for your event in Middleton Stoney
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Middleton Stoney. We cook black rice, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for company summer parties and retirement celebrations.
In a small place like Middleton Stoney, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Middleton Stoney (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Middleton Stoney
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Catering an event in Middleton Stoney
Middleton Stoney is about 3 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Middleton Stoney or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Middleton Stoney to Oxford (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 3.2 miles west.
Wherever your event is in OX25, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Heyford Road, Park Close and Ardley Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Caulcott (2 miles west), Upper Heyford (2 miles north-west), Ardley (2 miles north), Fewcott (3 miles north) and Lower Heyford (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Bicester Avenue (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
FAQs for Middleton Stoney
Is Middleton Stoney too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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 drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cover Middleton Stoney?
We do. Middleton Stoney is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Mention any other courses or food
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Events we cater in Middleton Stoney
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Middleton Stoney, people book us for occasions like:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
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.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
For event organisers in Middleton Stoney
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
What affects the price in Middleton Stoney
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Middleton Stoney, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Also in Middleton Stoney
- 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