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Paella Party Catering in Frieth
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Frieth: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Frieth
Paella party catering in Frieth, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. On the menu are mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Frieth suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Frieth (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Frieth stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Frieth: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Frieth from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Perfect for your party in Frieth
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Frieth include West Wycombe Park House (3.2 miles north-east) and Greenlands (3.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Hosting a paella party in Frieth
Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Frieth and nearby villages. Frieth is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Frieth to Reading (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Marlow station is about 4.3 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Frieth, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of RG9 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Frieth Hill, Ellery Rise and Hayles Field or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Frieth, we also cover Little Frieth (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-east), Bolter End (1 mile north), Fingest (1 mile north-west) and Cadmore End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Frieth includes Yoesden.
- Local pubs include Yew Tree pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include West Wycombe Rural (3 miles north)
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
- 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