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Paella Party Catering for Aldworth events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Aldworth.
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
Live paella party catering in Aldworth
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella party catering in Aldworth, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and milestone birthdays.
Near Aldworth, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Aldworth (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hosting a paella party in Aldworth
Aldworth is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG8 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Goring & Streatley station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Aldworth include Basildon Park (3.6 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Aldworth, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RG8, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Aldworth, we also cover Compton (2 miles west), Woodway (3 miles north-west), Aston Tirrold (4 miles north), East Ilsley (4 miles west) and Blewbury (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aldworth include Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Aldworth until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Aldworth: your questions answered
Is Aldworth close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Aldworth for guests?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Aldworth
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Aldworth, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Aldworth hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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