Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Bix
Looking for paella party catering in Bix? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Bix
Paella party catering in Bix, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include family reunions and summer garden parties, with churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Bix is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Bix (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Bix is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG9 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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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Common questions in Bix
Which station should guests use for Bix?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Also in Bix
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bix? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Party venues around Bix
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bix to Reading (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Bix include Greys Court (1.3 miles south) and Stonor Park (2.4 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Bix is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include White Lane and Rectory Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Bix for paella party catering include Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox Public House (less than half a mile west)
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Bix hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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