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Paella Party Catering in Middle Aston
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Middle Aston and across Oxfordshire.
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Middle Aston
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Paella party catering in Middle Aston, 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. Popular choices include vegetable paella, churros and tapas, and we are often booked for wakes and memorial gatherings and retirement and leaving parties.
In a small place like Middle Aston, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Middle Aston: gardens, venues and local tips
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For a party in Middle Aston, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Middle Aston. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Middle Aston to Oxford (13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of the OX25 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south)
Why choose paella party catering in Middle Aston?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Middle Aston and Oxfordshire:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
If guests are coming by rail, Heyford station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Middle Aston
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Middle Aston until about 9:30pm, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Middle Aston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
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What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Middle Aston
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Middle Aston questions
What’s the nearest station to Middle Aston for guests?
Heyford station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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