Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for East Lockinge events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Lockinge.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in East Lockinge
Paella party catering for your party in East Lockinge
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and big family gatherings, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Country parties near East Lockinge suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
What affects the price in East Lockinge
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in East Lockinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near East Lockinge
More for events in East Lockinge
East Lockinge parties: what to know
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of East Lockinge or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. East Lockinge is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from East Lockinge to Oxford (13 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of East Lockinge, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12. Other places close to East Lockinge for paella party catering include Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Boar's Head pub (0.6 miles north)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in East Lockinge, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from East Lockinge
Do you come out to small places like East Lockinge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including East Lockinge
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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