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Paella party catering in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Bicester. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for Bicester events
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How our paella party catering works in Bicester
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For big family gatherings and naming days and christenings, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella for your guests.
In a town like Bicester, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Bicester until about 9:25pm, 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.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Hosting a paella party in Bicester
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX26 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Bicester is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Bicester to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Edburg, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over OX26 and OX27. Local streets include Market Square, Market End Way and London Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A4095 and B4100, Bicester is simple for us to get to for your party. For parties just outside Bicester, we cover Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Bicester is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Bicester include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Schools near Bicester include Bicester Technology Studio (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why choose live paella in Bicester?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. 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
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Who books paella party catering in Bicester?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, Bicester has its own station, Bicester North station.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Bicester
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Bicester questions
Which station should guests use for Bicester?
Bicester has its own station: Bicester North station.
Is Bicester close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Bicester?
We do. We cook at events in Bicester and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Places near Bicester
Also in Bicester
- 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