Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Church Hanborough events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Church Hanborough and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering for Church Hanborough events
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Church Hanborough until about 9:30pm, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our paella party catering works in Church Hanborough
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We’re frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and garden get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Church Hanborough, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Church Hanborough (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Common questions in Church Hanborough
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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.
Is Church Hanborough close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Other catering in Church Hanborough
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in Church Hanborough?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Church Hanborough
Church Hanborough is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Church Hanborough, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Church Hanborough to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (2 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Hanborough station is about 0.8 miles away.
We cover parties in every part of the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Church Hanborough, we also cover Long Hanborough (1 mile north-west), Bladon (2 miles north-east), Worton (2 miles south-east), Woodstock (3 miles north-east) and Begbroke (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Morris Motors Museum (0.8 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Bartholomew School (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hand and Shears pub (under half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Church Hanborough
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Why choose paella party catering in Church Hanborough?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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