Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Upper Heyford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Upper Heyford?
Paella catering for your event in Upper Heyford
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Upper Heyford. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and evening food and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and black rice for your guests.
For a place the size of Upper Heyford, your own garden is often the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Upper Heyford?
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’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Heyford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Heyford Park Chapel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
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Why choose live paella in Upper Heyford?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Upper Heyford. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Upper Heyford and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evenings in Upper Heyford stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Upper Heyford
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella catering around Upper Heyford
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Upper Heyford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Upper Heyford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Heyford station is about 1.8 miles away.
We cook at events all over the OX25 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Barley Mow pub (0.8 miles west)
Questions from Upper Heyford
We are having a ceremony at Heyford Park Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Upper Heyford close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What affects the price in Upper Heyford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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