Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Jericho events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Jericho: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Jericho events
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering in Jericho, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you are unsure. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Around Jericho, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Jericho
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Barnabas Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Jericho until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Jericho
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Jericho? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Other catering in Jericho
Party venues around Jericho
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Jericho and nearby villages. Jericho is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Thinking of a party in Oxford University Parks? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Oxford station is about 0.5 miles away.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX2, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Jericho sits on or near the A4144, which makes travel to your party easy. We also cook at parties in Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Jericho includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Jericho include The Eckersley School of English (0.5 miles south-east) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rickety Press pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Somerville College Library (within half a mile east)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
FAQs for Jericho
We are having a ceremony at St Barnabas Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater in Jericho?
We do. We cook at events in Jericho and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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