Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Clifton events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Clifton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Clifton
Planning a party in Clifton
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your party is in the OX15 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Clifton to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
For paella party catering in OX15, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House (within half a mile east)
How our paella party catering works in Clifton
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Clifton. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and retirement celebrations, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas.
A country party near Clifton is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Clifton (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Clifton stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Clifton hosts choose us
- Events in Clifton and across Oxfordshire
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Clifton
What’s the nearest station to Clifton for guests?
Kings Sutton station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Clifton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Who books paella party catering in Clifton?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 2.7 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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