Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Bunkers Hill
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Bunkers Hill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Bunkers Hill?
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella party catering for your party in Bunkers Hill
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. For anniversaries and engagement parties and family reunions, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Country parties near Bunkers Hill suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Bunkers Hill (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Bunkers Hill questions
How far is Bunkers Hill from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Bunkers Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Bunkers Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bunkers Hill. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Other catering in Bunkers Hill
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer party in Bunkers Hill stays light until about 9:30pm 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
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 and a suggested menu.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Bunkers Hill parties: what to know
Bunkers Hill is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Bunkers Hill and nearby villages. Bunkers Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bunkers Hill to Oxford (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Bunkers Hill include Blenheim Palace (2.3 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of Holy Cross, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in OX5, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Field View Lane and Bunkers Hill, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Bunkers Hill, we also cover Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile south), Woodstock (2 miles south-west), Tackley (2 miles north) and Begbroke (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Rock Of Gibraltar Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Why choose live paella in Bunkers Hill?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Bunkers Hill and across Oxfordshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Bunkers Hill
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If guests are coming by rail, Tackley station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What affects the price in Bunkers Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Bunkers Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Bunkers Hill
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- 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