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Paella party catering in Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Marsh Baldon. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Marsh Baldon
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella party catering in Marsh Baldon, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and family reunions, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Country parties near Marsh Baldon suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Marsh Baldon (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella party catering in Marsh Baldon
Could we have live paella in Nuneham Courtenay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Marsh Baldon close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Marsh Baldon
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Marsh Baldon 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.
- We check your 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Parties in Marsh Baldon: gardens, venues and local tips
Marsh Baldon is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX44 area, we can bring the pans to you. Marsh Baldon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Nuneham Courtenay? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX44, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Baldon Lane and The Rickyard, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Marsh Baldon, we also cover Berinsfield (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles south), Stadhampton (3 miles east), Brookhampton (3 miles east) and Drayton St Leonard (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Witney (15 miles north-west) and Thame (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (4.1 miles west) and Templars Square (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Marsh Baldon includes Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we cook for in Marsh Baldon
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Marsh Baldon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (2.2 miles north-east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (2.3 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- 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