Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Elvendon events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Elvendon.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Elvendon?
Paella party catering in Elvendon, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We’re often asked to cater baby celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Elvendon is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Elvendon (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
For event organisers in Elvendon
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Questions from Elvendon
Is Elvendon too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How many paellas should we have?
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.
Towns and villages near Elvendon
Also in Elvendon
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Elvendon parties: what to know
Elvendon is about 6 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Elvendon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Elvendon. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Elvendon to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (2.1 miles south-west) and Mapledurham House (4.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Elvendon, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across RG8. From Beech Lane and Battle Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Goring (1 mile west), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-west), South Stoke (2 miles north-west), Streatley (2 miles west) and Moulsford (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Grove (15 miles west) and Benson (6 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Local schools include Langtree School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Elvendon is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Elvendon, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Elvendon
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We are set up before guests arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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