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Paella party catering in Aston, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Aston: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Aston
Your questions about paella party catering in Aston
Is Aston close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you cater in Aston?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Aston and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How our paella party catering works in Aston
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and naming days and christenings, with vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella.
In a small place like Aston, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Aston (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Aston
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
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 it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Aston until about 9:30pm, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Party venues around Aston
Aston is about 4 miles south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Aston or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Aston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in OX18, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cote Road, Saxel Close and Woodbridge Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Bampton (2 miles west), Weald (2 miles west), Curbridge (3 miles north), Black Bourton (4 miles west) and Clanfield (4 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (4 miles north), Carterton (5 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Bampton Castle (2.1 miles west).
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or 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