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Paella Party Catering in Cholsey
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cholsey.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for Cholsey events
Paella party catering in Cholsey, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include family reunions and retirement celebrations, serving vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Parties around Cholsey are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Cholsey (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Cholsey?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (2.9 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Cholsey
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Questions from Cholsey
Which station should guests use for Cholsey?
Cholsey station, in Cholsey itself.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much paella per person?
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 far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Places near Cholsey
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Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Cholsey stays light until about 9:25pm 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Cholsey, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Cholsey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Party venues around Cholsey
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Cholsey are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Cholsey station is in Cholsey itself. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cholsey, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in OX10, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cholsey include Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Cranford House School (1.4 miles south) and Wallingford School (2.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Morning Star pub (within half a mile south-east)
- 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