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Paella Catering in St. Ebbes
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in St. Ebbes.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering for St. Ebbes events
About our paella catering in St. Ebbes
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. For big birthdays and anniversary celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Around St. Ebbes, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. 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’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in St. Ebbes and across Oxfordshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Where we can cook in St. Ebbes
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in St. Ebbes stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in St. Ebbes? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in St. Ebbes
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.7 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Your questions about paella catering in St. Ebbes
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Ebbe's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is St. Ebbes from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Live paella in St. Ebbes: local details
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in St. Ebbes and nearby villages. St. Ebbes is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Ebbe's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Oxford Media & Business School, can book us as a food stall.
Paella catering in OX1 and OX2 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A420 close by, St. Ebbes is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside St. Ebbes, we cover St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around St. Ebbes includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Blenheim pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Radcliffe Camera (less than half a mile north-east)
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
- 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