Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in New Marston, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in New Marston. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for New Marston events
Planning live paella in New Marston
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around New Marston and nearby villages. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Headington Hill Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
We cook at events all over the OX3, OX1 and OX4 postcode area. Local streets include Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside New Marston, we also cover Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near New Marston include Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include English Faculty Library (0.6 miles south-west)
Paella catering for your event in New Marston
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversary celebrations, with mixed paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
In a smaller place like New Marston, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to New Marston
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New Marston: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to New Marston for guests?
Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Headington Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in New Marston stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in New Marston? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Why choose paella catering in New Marston?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in New Marston and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Michael's CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in New Marston
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
For event organisers in New Marston
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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