Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Kencot, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Kencot. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Kencot
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Kencot, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:30pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella party catering for your party in Kencot
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and big family gatherings, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros.
Near Kencot, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Kencot? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Kencot hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What else we do in Kencot
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Common questions in Kencot
Is Kencot close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Kencot too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How much does paella party catering cost in Kencot?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cater in Kencot?
We do. Kencot is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning a party in Kencot
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Kencot and nearby villages. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Kencot include Kelmscott Manor (4 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater parties in Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
- Schools near Kencot include Carterton Community College (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
- 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