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Paella party catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hardwick.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family reunions
Paella party catering in Hardwick
Paella party catering for your party in Hardwick
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For neighbourhood celebrations and milestone birthdays, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near Hardwick is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hardwick
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Hardwick from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Parties in Hardwick: gardens, venues and local tips
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Hardwick, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Hardwick include Longworth House (4.1 miles south) and Minster Lovell Hall (4.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cook at parties all over the OX29 postcode area. Hardwick is on the B4449, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Hardwick for paella party catering include Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Hardwick is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
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.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Perfect for your party in Hardwick
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hardwick and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
Nearby places to Hardwick
More for events in Hardwick
- 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