Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Islip events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Islip.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
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How our paella party catering works in Islip
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. We are often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and summer garden parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Islip is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Islip (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Islip
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Islip stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Islip?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Islip and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
Historic houses near Islip include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.6 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Children love watching the paella cook.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Islip questions
What’s the nearest station to Islip for guests?
Islip station, in Islip itself.
Is Islip close to London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Nearby places to Islip
More for events in Islip
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Parties in Islip: gardens, venues and local tips
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Islip are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Islip is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Islip has its own station, Islip station. After a christening at a church like St Nicholas' Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in OX5 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way. For parties just outside Islip, we cover Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Islip include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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