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Paella Party Catering for Howe Hill events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Howe Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Howe Hill
About our paella party catering in Howe Hill
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversary celebrations, with tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Near Howe Hill, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Howe Hill (OX49)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella party catering in Howe Hill
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Howe Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
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Other catering in Howe Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Howe Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Occasions we cook for in Howe Hill
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Howe Hill:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Stonor Park (3.2 miles south-east) and Adwell House (4.9 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Howe Hill parties: what to know
Howe Hill is about 9 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX49, we can bring the pans to you. Howe Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Howe Hill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in OX49, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Cookley Green (1 mile south), Christmas Common (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles east), Shirburn (3 miles north) and Stonor (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles west).
Open spaces near Howe Hill include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Howe Hill is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. 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.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
- 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