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Paella party catering in Charndon, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Charndon.
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Charndon
Paella party catering for your party in Charndon
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We are often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, with seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Near Charndon, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Charndon (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Charndon
How far is Charndon from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Parties in Charndon: gardens, venues and local tips
Charndon is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Charndon 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, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Charndon to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of the OX27 postcode area. Whether your party is on Main Street, Spencer Gardens and Wootton Green or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Calvert (1 mile east), Twyford (1 mile north), Poundon (2 miles north-west), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south-west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (6 miles west), Thame (12 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (5.9 miles west). Not far away are Calvert Jubilee.
What affects the price in Charndon
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s 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.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
For event organisers in Charndon
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Charndon
Other catering in Charndon
Why choose paella party catering in Charndon?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Charndon book us for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (3 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Charndon until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the 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 paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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