Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Sibford Ferris events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Sibford Ferris.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Sibford Ferris
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
Planning paella catering in Sibford Ferris? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Paella catering for your event in Sibford Ferris
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and company summer parties.
Somewhere as small as Sibford Ferris, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Sibford Ferris (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
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.
Live paella in Sibford Ferris: local details
Sibford Ferris is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Sibford Ferris to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sibford Ferris to Oxford (about 22 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Sibford Ferris include Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cook at events all over the OX15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Main Street, Back Lane and Cotswold Close. Other places close to Sibford Ferris for paella catering include Burdrop (1 mile north), Sibford Gower (1 mile north-west), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Castle Hill.
- Local schools include Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School (within half a mile north-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Sibford Ferris until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Your questions about paella catering in Sibford Ferris
How far is Sibford Ferris from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London.
Is Sibford Ferris too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Where we can cook in Sibford Ferris
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Places near Sibford Ferris
More for events in Sibford Ferris
Who books paella catering in Sibford Ferris?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sibford School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues frequently 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.
- 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