Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Church Enstone events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Church Enstone. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Church Enstone events
How our paella party catering works in Church Enstone
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Church Enstone. Typical bookings include family reunions and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Church Enstone suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Church Enstone (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Church Enstone questions
How far is Church Enstone from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Church Enstone too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Also near Church Enstone
What else we do in Church Enstone
Events we cater in Church Enstone
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Kenelm, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Where we can cook in Church Enstone
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Church Enstone is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and 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.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Party venues around Church Enstone
Church Enstone is about 9 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Church Enstone will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Church Enstone is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Charlbury station is about 3.8 miles away.
We cook at parties all over the OX7 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Chapel Lane, Banbury Road and Bicester Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Church Enstone, we cover Enstone (1 mile south), Little Tew (2 miles north), Kiddington (3 miles south-east), Great Tew (3 miles north) and Swerford (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles east), Witney (9 miles south), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Church Enstone includes Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Church Enstone hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Church Enstone and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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