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Paella party catering in Kingwood Common, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Kingwood Common.
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Kingwood Common?
Paella party catering in Kingwood Common, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it’s birthday parties and summer garden parties, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
A country party near Kingwood Common is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Kingwood Common (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. 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.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Party venues around Kingwood Common
Kingwood Common is about 4 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Kingwood Common will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Kingwood Common is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Kingwood Common include Greys Court (1.9 miles north-east) and Mapledurham House (3.7 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kingwood Common, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RG9, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Stevens Lane, Stoke Row Road and Dove Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Kingwood Common, we cover Peppard Hill (1 mile south-east), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile east), Sonning Common (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile north-east) and Highmoor Cross (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north) and Tilehurst (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Open spaces near Kingwood Common include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Kingwood Common include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Unicorn pub (within half a mile south-east)
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Kingwood Common stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Kingwood Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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 will work to it.
Perfect for your party in Kingwood Common
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Kingwood Common:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like The Church of Christ the King, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Where we can cook in Kingwood Common
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kingwood Common
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Kingwood Common
Which station should guests use for Kingwood Common?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Kingwood Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
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. See how much paella per person.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
- 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