Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Tetsworth and across Oxfordshire.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering near Tetsworth
About our paella catering in Tetsworth
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For leaving dos and retirements and birthday celebrations, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Somewhere like Tetsworth, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Tetsworth hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Tetsworth and across Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Catering an event in Tetsworth
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Tetsworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Tetsworth. Tetsworth is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Tetsworth include Adwell House (1.4 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 5 miles north-east. Tetsworth is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in OX9, we can cook for your guests. From High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (under half a mile west)
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Events we cater in Tetsworth
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tetsworth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Giles, 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
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Tetsworth
Is Tetsworth too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Tetsworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Tetsworth, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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