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Paella party catering in Holton, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Holton.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for Holton events
Paella party catering in Holton, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook tapas, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and baby celebrations.
A country party near Holton is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Holton (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Holton and across Oxfordshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Party venues around Holton
Holton is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Holton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Holton. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
After a christening at a church like The Granary Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over the OX33 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater parties in Wheatley (1 mile south), Littleworth (1 mile south-west), Forest Hill (1 mile north-west), Horspath (2 miles south-west) and Stanton St John (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (7 miles east).
A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2 miles east) and Templars Square (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holton include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Holton include Wheatley Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (0.5 miles south)
Your questions about paella party catering in Holton
Do you come out to small places like Holton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Holton from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Nearby places to Holton
What else we do in Holton
Events we cater in Holton
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Holton, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Historic houses near Holton include Garsington Manor (3.1 miles south) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.7 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Holton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX33 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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