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Paella party catering in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Curbridge.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Curbridge?
Events we cater in Curbridge
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (1.8 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Paella party catering in Curbridge, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Curbridge. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and naming days and christenings.
Country parties near Curbridge suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Curbridge (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Curbridge questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Curbridge too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Curbridge.
Do you cater in Curbridge?
We do. We cook at events in Curbridge and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Parties in Curbridge: gardens, venues and local tips
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Curbridge. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in OX29, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south), Faringdon (9 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
- Local schools include The Henry Box School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Kitchener pub (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We are set up before guests arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Curbridge stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, 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 the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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What else we do in Curbridge
- 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