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Paella party catering in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Farnborough: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella party catering in Farnborough
How our paella party catering works in Farnborough
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Near Farnborough, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Farnborough stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Farnborough are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Farnborough is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Farnborough to Oxford (16 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Farnborough, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in OX12, we plan around your venue. We also cook at parties in Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Farnborough includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Why choose paella party catering in Farnborough?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Common questions in Farnborough
How far is Farnborough from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Farnborough too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater in Farnborough?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Farnborough and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
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, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Farnborough hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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