Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Hatford, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hatford.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Hatford?
How our paella party catering works in Hatford
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. On the menu are mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for street and neighbourhood parties and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Hatford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Hatford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Hatford questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hatford close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Towns and villages near Hatford
What else we do in Hatford
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Parties in Hatford: gardens, venues and local tips
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Hatford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hatford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SN7, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
Events we cater in Hatford
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Hatford:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (3.9 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Hatford is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- 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.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hatford
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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