Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Bloxham, Oxfordshire
Looking for paella party catering in Bloxham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Bloxham?
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bloxham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
About our paella party catering in Bloxham
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
For a party in Bloxham, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Bloxham (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Bloxham: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Bloxham close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you come to Bloxham?
We do. Bloxham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Bloxham
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (1.7 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Planning a party in Bloxham
Bloxham is about 3 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Bloxham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bloxham to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Banbury station is about 3.5 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in OX15 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on High Street, Merrivale's Lane and Unicorn Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Milton (1 mile east), Broughton (2 miles north), North Newington (3 miles north) and Bodicote (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (3 miles north), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west) and Neithrop (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bloxham include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby schools include The Warriner School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Hawk & Partridge pub (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Bloxham stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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 set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Places near Bloxham
More for events in Bloxham
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can 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