Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Childrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Childrey.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Childrey events
Childrey: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Childrey close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How our paella party catering works in Childrey
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re often asked to cater baby celebrations and celebrations of life, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
In a small place like Childrey, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Childrey (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Childrey is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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 will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning a party in Childrey
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX12 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Childrey, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in OX12 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Childrey includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Childrey include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Hatchet Public House (less than half a mile south)
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Childrey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Who books paella party catering in Childrey?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Childrey book us for occasions like:
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
Towns and villages near Childrey
What else we do in Childrey
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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