Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in St Clement's
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 St Clement's.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering in St Clement's
Paella catering in St Clement's, cooked live
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. For engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, black rice and seafood paella and more.
In and around St Clement's, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- St Clement's (OX4, OX1, OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Your questions about paella catering in St Clement's
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Clement's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Headington Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Request clear labels at the serving table
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Where we can cook in St Clement's
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Working with your venue
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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Towns and villages near St Clement's
Also in St Clement's
Catering an event in St Clement's
St Clement's is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of St Clement's to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. St Clement's is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Parks such as Headington Hill Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Clement's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in OX4, OX1 and OX3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Rose Lane, Alma Lane and Avenue Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to St Clement's for paella catering include Oxford (1 mile east), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile west), New Marston (1 mile north) and Donnington (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle (0.9 miles west) and Frank Cooper Marmalade Museum (less than half a mile west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cheney School (0.8 miles east) and Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Oxford Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (less than half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover St Clement's and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in St Clement's until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is 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.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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