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Paella Party Catering in Emmington
Looking for paella party catering in Emmington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering near Emmington
How our paella party catering works in Emmington
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and family reunions.
Near Emmington, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Emmington (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Emmington
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Emmington
Which station should guests use for Emmington?
Princes Risborough station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre.
Is Emmington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
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.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Emmington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Emmington until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Emmington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Emmington?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Emmington hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
More for events in Emmington
Perfect for your party in Emmington
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Party venues around Emmington
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Emmington or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Emmington to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.8 miles east. Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Emmington is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over OX39 and the streets around it. For parties just outside Emmington, we cover Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Inn at Emmington (under half a mile south-east)
- 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