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Paella party catering in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Forest Hill and across Oxfordshire.
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near Forest Hill
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Paella party catering in Forest Hill, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Forest Hill suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Forest Hill
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Forest Hill book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (3.6 miles south) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Forest Hill stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Forest Hill? 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.
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Questions from Forest Hill
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Forest Hill from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cater in Forest Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Forest Hill is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Parties in Forest Hill: gardens, venues and local tips
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Forest Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Thinking of a party in Shotover Country Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. 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.
Wherever your party is in OX33, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close or the roads around them. For parties just outside Forest Hill, we cover Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Hill include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby schools include Wheatley Park School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arm's Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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