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Live paella catering in Postcombe, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Postcombe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Postcombe?
About our paella catering in Postcombe
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and naming days and family parties.
Somewhere as small as Postcombe, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Postcombe
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Postcombe or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Postcombe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 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. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Postcombe, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across OX9. Streets in the area include London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include England's Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Postcombe 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
What affects the price in Postcombe
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose paella catering in Postcombe?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Postcombe, people book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
Historic houses near Postcombe include Adwell House (0.8 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella catering in Postcombe
Is Postcombe too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
- 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