Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Duns Tew and across Oxfordshire.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Duns Tew events
About our paella party catering in Duns Tew
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Popular choices include vegetable paella, tapas and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties.
Country parties near Duns Tew suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Duns Tew
Is Duns Tew too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Duns Tew close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Parties in Duns Tew: gardens, venues and local tips
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For a party in Duns Tew, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in OX25 is planned around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Duns Tew stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Duns Tew
Also in Duns Tew
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
For event organisers in Duns Tew
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Who books paella party catering in Duns Tew?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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