Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Blackthorn events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Blackthorn.
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Blackthorn?
Paella party catering in Blackthorn, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Whether it is big birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and tapas and more.
In a small place like Blackthorn, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Blackthorn (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
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FAQs for Blackthorn
Is Blackthorn close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Hosting a paella party in Blackthorn
Blackthorn is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Blackthorn will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Blackthorn is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Blackthorn to Oxford (10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Bicester Village station is about 2.6 miles away.
For paella party catering in OX25, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Station Road, Lower Road and Thame Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Blackthorn, we cover Piddington (2 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles south-east), Grendon Underwood (4 miles east), Edgcott (4 miles north-east) and Brill (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Chinnor (14 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Blackthorn includes Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Blackthorn stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Blackthorn and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Why choose paella party catering in Blackthorn?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.3 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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