Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Poundon events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Poundon. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Poundon
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Paella catering in Poundon, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. For anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a hamlet or village like Poundon, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Poundon (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Poundon
What else we do in Poundon
Live paella in Poundon: local details
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Events in Poundon are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Poundon to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (4.5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
For paella catering in OX27, we plan around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Poundon, we cover Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
- Pubs nearby include The Sow and Pigs pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Poundon and across Oxfordshire
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Poundon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Poundon until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Poundon?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Poundon and Oxfordshire:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Poundon, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Questions from Poundon
Do you come out to small places like Poundon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Poundon for guests?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
- 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