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Paella party catering in Milton Common, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Milton Common and across Oxfordshire.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Milton Common
Perfect for your party in Milton Common
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Milton Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Helen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our paella party catering in Milton Common
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
A country party near Milton Common is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Milton Common (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Milton Common: your questions answered
How far is Milton Common from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Milton Common
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Parties in Milton Common: gardens, venues and local tips
Milton Common is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Milton Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Milton Common is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Milton Common include Adwell House (3.8 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.5 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Milton Common is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in OX9, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include London Road, Old London Road and Sandy Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Tiddington (1 mile north), Albury (1 mile north), Draycott (1 mile north), Great Milton (1 mile west) and Great Haseley (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles west), Thame (4 miles east) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Milton Common includes Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Pigeons pub (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Milton Common, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
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Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
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- 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