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Live paella catering in Sarsden, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Sarsden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering in Sarsden
Catering an event in Sarsden
Sarsden is about 9 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Sarsden, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Sarsden is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chipping Norton School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Sarsden, we cover Churchill (1 mile north-west), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Salford (3 miles north), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chipping Norton Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Wheelbarrow Castle (4.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Paella catering in Sarsden, cooked live
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it is staff parties and work lunches and anniversaries and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Sarsden, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Sarsden (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Sarsden
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sarsden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Sarsden stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Sarsden?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Kingham station is about 2.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Sarsden hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Sarsden
How far is Sarsden from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Sarsden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
What affects the price in Sarsden
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
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’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood 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