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Paella party catering in Horspath, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Horspath and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Horspath
How our paella party catering works in Horspath
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and retirement and leaving parties.
Near Horspath, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Horspath (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Horspath until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Parties in Horspath: gardens, venues and local tips
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your party in Horspath, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Giles, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Shotover Country Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Wherever your party is in OX33, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
A little further out are Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Horspath includes Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Wheatley Park School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (1.6 miles south)
Your questions about paella party catering in Horspath
What’s the nearest station to Horspath for guests?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Horspath from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater in Horspath?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Horspath and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Why choose paella party catering in Horspath?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Horspath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (1.9 miles south) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.5 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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