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Paella Party Catering in Lower Arncott
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Lower Arncott.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering near Lower Arncott
How our paella party catering works in Lower Arncott
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s birthday parties and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas for your guests.
Country parties near Lower Arncott suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Lower Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in Lower Arncott
Lower Arncott is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Lower Arncott will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Historic houses near Lower Arncott include Boarstall Tower (2.5 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in OX25, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Ploughley Road and Willowbrook, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles west), Murcott (2 miles south-west) and Fencott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (9 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (10 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Arncott includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Lower Arncott?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
Why choose live paella in Lower Arncott?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Lower Arncott questions
Is Lower Arncott too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Lower Arncott until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Lower Arncott
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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