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Paella Party Catering in Lower Assendon
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Lower Assendon. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Lower Assendon
Paella party catering for your party in Lower Assendon
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
A country party near Lower Assendon is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lower Assendon (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for Lower Assendon
How far is Lower Assendon from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Assendon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you come to Lower Assendon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lower Assendon and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where we can cook in Lower Assendon
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Larger events typically 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 us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Lower Assendon and across Oxfordshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Events we cater in Lower Assendon
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Thinking of a party in Fawley Court and Temple Island? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Towns and villages near Lower Assendon
What else we do in Lower Assendon
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it’s light in Lower Assendon until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a party in Lower Assendon
Lower Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Lower Assendon. Lower Assendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Anne, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (1.6 miles south-west) and Greenlands (1.9 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Lower Assendon is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across RG9. From Old Bix Road and Fair Mile or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Middle Assendon (1 mile north-west), Bix (1 mile north-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Benson (9 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (8 miles south-west) and Wallingford (9 miles west).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lower Assendon include Gillotts School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Golden Ball Public House (under half a mile west)
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For event organisers in Lower Assendon
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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