Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Banbury events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Banbury. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering in Banbury
How our paella party catering works in Banbury
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and naming days and christenings, serving churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a town like Banbury, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. All we need is a level cooking spot. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Banbury (OX16, OX17)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan where rubbish goes
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. 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.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Banbury
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Banbury, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Saint Paul's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Banbury parties: what to know
Banbury is in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Banbury, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Banbury to Oxford (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Banbury station is about 0.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (2.5 miles south-west) and Wardington Manor (4.3 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cover parties in every part of OX16 and OX17 and the streets around it. From High Street, Market Place and Grimsbury Square or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You will find Banbury on the A361 and A422, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Banbury for paella party catering include Neithrop (1 mile west), Ruscote (1 mile west), Grimsbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west) and North Newington (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Banbury has lots of places to hold a party.
Other landmarks nearby include Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Banbury include English Language Training (0.5 miles south-east) and Banbury Academy (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Duke of Wellington pub (less than half a mile north)
Your questions about paella party catering in Banbury
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Paul's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in People's Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Banbury until about 9:30pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
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 to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Banbury? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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