Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Shilton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Shilton.
- Naming days and family parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for Shilton events
Paella catering in Shilton, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. For anniversaries and engagement parties and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
Somewhere like Shilton, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Shilton (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella catering around Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Shilton and the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shilton to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of the Holy Rood, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Carterton Community College, can book us as a food stall.
Anywhere in OX18, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Schools near Shilton include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Paella compared with other options
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 gives guests something to watch. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella catering in Shilton
Is Shilton close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Shilton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Shilton
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Office lunches and staff parties
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Shilton? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Also in Shilton
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
- 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