Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Balscote, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Balscote and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
Paella party catering in Balscote
About our paella party catering in Balscote
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and family reunions, with tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Balscote suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Balscote (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Places near Balscote
Other catering in Balscote
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a party in Balscote
Balscote is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Balscote to Oxford (24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (2.8 miles north-west) and Broughton Castle (2.8 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in OX15, we can cook for your guests. For parties just outside Balscote, we cover Shutford (1 mile south), Alkerton (1 mile north-west), Shenington (1 mile north-west), Epwell (2 miles west) and Tadmarton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Bloxham (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Edge Hill.
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Balscote until about 9:30pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
What affects the price in Balscote
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
FAQs for Balscote
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
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.
Is Balscote too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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