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Paella party catering in Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cray's Pond and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Cray's Pond?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Cray's Pond
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
About our paella party catering in Cray's Pond
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday parties and summer garden parties.
A country party near Cray's Pond is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cray's Pond
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Questions from Cray's Pond
What’s the nearest station to Cray's Pond for guests?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you come to Cray's Pond?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cray's Pond and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We will check availability right away.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Planning a party in Cray's Pond
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Cray's Pond, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Cray's Pond is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cray's Pond to Reading (7 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Leonard, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Cray's Pond include Basildon Park (2.2 miles south-west) and Mapledurham House (3.3 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cray's Pond, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Cray's Pond on the B4526, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hartslock.
- Local schools include Woodcote Primary School (1.1 miles north-east) and Langtree School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cray's Pond? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Where we can cook in Cray's Pond
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Cray's Pond, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Cray's Pond
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Goring & Streatley station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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