Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Bodicote and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Bodicote
Paella party catering for your party in Bodicote
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and big birthdays, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
For a party in Bodicote, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Bodicote (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Bodicote
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Parties in Bodicote: gardens, venues and local tips
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Bodicote are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Bodicote to Oxford (20 miles away).
Parks such as People's Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of OX15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Bodicote, we also cover Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bodicote include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse and Jockey pub (within half a mile west)
Also in Bodicote
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Perfect for your party in Bodicote
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Bodicote include Broughton Castle (2.9 miles 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 you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Bodicote until about 9:30pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- 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
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Common questions in Bodicote
What’s the nearest station to Bodicote for guests?
Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in People's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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