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Paella Party Catering for Headington Quarry events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Headington Quarry and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Headington Quarry
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, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella party catering in Headington Quarry, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Headington Quarry. Whether it’s summer garden parties and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, tapas and churros and more.
For a party in Headington Quarry, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Headington Quarry
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What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Headington Quarry
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Headington Quarry, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Headington Quarry hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Headington Quarry
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Common questions in Headington Quarry
What’s the nearest station to Headington Quarry for guests?
Oxford station, about 3 miles west of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Hosting a paella party in Headington Quarry
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX3, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Headington Quarry is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Oxford station is about 3 miles away.
For paella party catering in OX3, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Headington Quarry, we also cover Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Headington Quarry includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Local schools include Windmill Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
Who books paella party catering in Headington Quarry?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Headington Quarry and Oxfordshire:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Thinking of a party in Bury Knowle Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Headington Quarry
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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