Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Moreton, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Moreton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Moreton?
Common questions in Moreton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Paella catering in Moreton, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. On the menu are paella Valenciana, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and festivals, fairs and school events.
Somewhere like Moreton, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Moreton (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events we cater in Moreton
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Moreton:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Moreton include Adwell House (3.3 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Nearby places to Moreton
Other catering in Moreton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or OX9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Moreton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch 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.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Planning live paella in Moreton
Moreton is about 1 mile south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Moreton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Moreton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
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. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.2 miles north-east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Moreton, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in OX9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Thame (1 mile north-east), Towersey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (3 miles north), Sydenham (3 miles south-east) and Emmington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Thame Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
- Schools near Moreton include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Plough House (0.9 miles north-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- We cover Moreton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- 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