Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Shepherd's Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Shepherd's Green.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Shepherd's Green events
How our paella catering works in Shepherd's Green
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it’s christenings and family gatherings and summer garden parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Shepherd's Green, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shepherd's Green
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Nearby places to Shepherd's Green
Also in Shepherd's Green
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Who books paella catering in Shepherd's Green?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
In Shepherd's Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Peppard Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Shepherd's Green? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella frequently 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
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Shepherd's Green and across Oxfordshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Planning live paella in Shepherd's Green
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Shepherd's Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Shepherd's Green is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Shepherd's Green to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (0.7 miles east) and Greenlands (4.1 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 3.2 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shepherd's Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in RG9 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Shepherds Green and Satwell Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shepherd's Green include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb pub (0.5 miles west)
Your questions about paella catering in Shepherd's Green
Is Shepherd's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Shepherd's Green close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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