Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Middle Assendon
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Middle Assendon.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering near Middle Assendon
Paella party catering in Middle Assendon, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and birthday parties.
Country parties near Middle Assendon suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Middle Assendon questions
Is Middle Assendon close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Middle Assendon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cover Middle Assendon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Middle Assendon. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Also near Middle Assendon
Also in Middle Assendon
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting 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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Events we cater in Middle Assendon
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Middle Assendon and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Middle Assendon, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Party venues around Middle Assendon
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Middle Assendon will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Middle Assendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Middle Assendon to Reading (8 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Fawley Court and Temple Island? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Middle Assendon include Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Middle Assendon is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RG9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Middle Assendon, we also cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Rainbow Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Middle Assendon, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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