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Paella party catering in Boars Hill, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Boars Hill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Boars Hill?
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About our paella party catering in Boars Hill
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and birthday parties, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Boars Hill suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Boars Hill (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Why choose paella party catering in Boars Hill?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Boars Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Historic houses near Boars Hill include Appleton Manor (2.9 miles west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.4 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
What affects the price in Boars Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Boars Hill
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Boars Hill
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Boars Hill parties: what to know
Boars Hill is about 3 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Boars Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Boars Hill. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 2.8 miles north.
For paella party catering in OX1, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Berkeley Road, Jarn Way and Bedwells Heath, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Bayworth (1 mile south-east), Chilswell (1 mile north), Sunningwell (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Harcourt Hill (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include Matthew Arnold School (1.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (under half a mile south)
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Boars Hill stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Boars Hill: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How far is Boars Hill from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
- 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