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Paella Party Catering for Catslip events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Catslip. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Catslip
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Paella party catering in Catslip, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s wakes and memorial gatherings and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, tapas and churros for your guests.
In a small place like Catslip, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Catslip (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Catslip until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Catslip, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catslip: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Catslip?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Events we cater in Catslip
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Catslip, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Catslip
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Parties in Catslip: gardens, venues and local tips
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Catslip, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.4 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (2.2 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (2.7 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Catslip is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in RG9, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Catslip for paella party catering include Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Inn Public House (0.5 miles west)
Nearby places to Catslip
Also in Catslip
- 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