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Paella Party Catering for Brookhampton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Brookhampton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Brookhampton events
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
About our paella party catering in Brookhampton
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Brookhampton. For milestone birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook tapas, churros and vegetable paella for your guests.
Country parties near Brookhampton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Brookhampton (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Why choose paella party catering in Brookhampton?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Brookhampton include Garsington Manor (2.7 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.7 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Brookhampton questions
Which station should guests use for Brookhampton?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
How far is Brookhampton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Do you cover Brookhampton?
We do. We cook at events in Brookhampton and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Places near Brookhampton
Also in Brookhampton
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Brookhampton stays light until about 9:25pm 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brookhampton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Brookhampton hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Party venues around Brookhampton
Brookhampton is about 7 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Brookhampton and nearby villages. Brookhampton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
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. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Radley station, about 4.8 miles west. Brookhampton is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX44, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Warren Hill, Newington Road and Newells Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Stadhampton (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south-east), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile south), Great Holcombe (1 mile south) and Berinsfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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