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Paella Party Catering for Cuddesdon events
Planning paella party catering in Cuddesdon? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Cuddesdon
How our paella party catering works in Cuddesdon
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. We cook tapas, mixed paella and churros, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near Cuddesdon suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Cuddesdon (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cuddesdon: your questions answered
Is Cuddesdon close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Places near Cuddesdon
More for events in Cuddesdon
Party venues around Cuddesdon
Cuddesdon is about 5 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Cuddesdon and the surrounding area. Cuddesdon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic houses near Cuddesdon include Garsington Manor (1.3 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Close and Field Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Cuddesdon for paella party catering include Denton (1 mile south-west), Blenheim (1 mile west), Garsington (2 miles west), Wheatley (2 miles north) and Littleworth (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (3.6 miles west) and Slade Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cuddesdon include Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Local schools include Wheatley Park School (2.2 miles north)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (1.3 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
Occasions we cook for in Cuddesdon
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Cuddesdon until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Planning paella party catering in Cuddesdon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through 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