Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Great Haseley
Something 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 Great Haseley.
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Great Haseley
How our paella party catering works in Great Haseley
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and big birthdays, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
A country party near Great Haseley is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Great Haseley
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Great Haseley: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Events we cater in Great Haseley
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (3.5 miles west) and Adwell House (3.8 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
Towns and villages near Great Haseley
What else we do in Great Haseley
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Great Haseley 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX44 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Great Haseley parties: what to know
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Great Haseley to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Great Haseley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Great Haseley, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in OX44 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way. Other places close to Great Haseley for paella party catering include Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Great Haseley includes Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile 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