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Paella Catering for Newnham Murren events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Newnham Murren: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Newnham Murren?
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella catering in Newnham Murren, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We’re frequently asked to cater big birthdays and garden get-togethers, serving vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Newnham Murren, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Newnham Murren (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Newnham Murren 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Newnham Murren
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Newnham Murren?
Cholsey station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you come to Newnham Murren?
We do. Newnham Murren is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Why choose live paella in Newnham Murren?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Newnham Murren
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
Live paella in Newnham Murren: local details
Newnham Murren is about 2 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Newnham Murren, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Newnham Murren include Brightwell Manor (2.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Newnham Murren is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in OX10, we can bring paella catering to you. Whether your event is on The Street, Halifax Road and Hasthorpe Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Mongewell (1 mile south), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (0.8 miles north-west) and Wallingford School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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