Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Stanton Harcourt
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stanton Harcourt: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella catering in Stanton Harcourt
About our paella catering in Stanton Harcourt
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. For retirement and leaving parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella and more.
Somewhere like Stanton Harcourt, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Stanton Harcourt (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Stanton Harcourt?
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.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
Nearby places to Stanton Harcourt
Other catering in Stanton Harcourt
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose live paella in Stanton Harcourt?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Stanton Harcourt, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
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.
Questions from Stanton Harcourt
How far is Stanton Harcourt from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Stanton Harcourt too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Stanton Harcourt?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanton Harcourt? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Stanton Harcourt: venues, travel and local tips
Stanton Harcourt is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX29 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (3.2 miles south-east) and Longworth House (4.3 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Wherever your event is in OX29, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as The Green, Roman Crescent and Main Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Standlake (2 miles south-west), Hardwick (2 miles west), Brighthampton (2 miles south-west), South Leigh (2 miles north-west) and High Cogges (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Schools near Stanton Harcourt include Bartholomew School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Harcourt Arms Public House (less than half a mile east)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stanton Harcourt
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What affects the price in Stanton Harcourt
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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