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Paella party catering in Bow, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bow: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Bow
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
About our paella party catering in Bow
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and neighbourhood celebrations, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros.
Country parties near Bow suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Bow (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Sunset in Bow is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Bow? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Bow: your questions answered
Is Bow close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Bow?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Who books paella party catering in Bow?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Bow, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St Denys, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Party venues around Bow
Bow is about 4 miles east of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Bow or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (4.3 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in SN7, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Chapel Road, High Street and Sheards Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Bow for paella party catering include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile west), Hatford (1 mile north-west), Shellingford (2 miles west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Museum (3.8 miles west) and Faringdon Castle (3.4 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Former Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What else we do in Bow
- 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