Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Grimsbury
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Grimsbury.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Grimsbury
Paella party catering in Grimsbury, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We’re frequently asked to cater naming days and christenings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a place like Grimsbury, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Grimsbury
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Grimsbury book us for occasions like:
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Banbury station is in Grimsbury itself.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Grimsbury
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Other catering in Grimsbury
Planning a party in Grimsbury
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Grimsbury and the surrounding area. Grimsbury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 22 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Saint Leonard's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as People's Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
For paella party catering in OX16, OX17 and OX15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Grimsbury, we also cover Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Grimsbury include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ash-Shifa School (under half a mile south-west) and Banbury Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pepper Pot pub (within half a mile north-east)
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Grimsbury
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Grimsbury is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get 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 are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
FAQs for Grimsbury
How far is Grimsbury from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Leonard's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Generally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
- 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