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Paella party catering in Appleton, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Appleton.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Appleton
How our paella party catering works in Appleton
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. We cook mixed paella, tapas and churros, and typical bookings are for street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Country parties near Appleton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Appleton (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Appleton
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Appleton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Lawrence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
Places near Appleton
More for events in Appleton
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Appleton
How far is Appleton from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Appleton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Planning a party in Appleton
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Appleton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Appleton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (within half a mile east) and Longworth House (3.8 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Oxford station is about 5 miles away.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Appleton, we also cover Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Appleton until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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