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Paella Party Catering in Moulsford
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Moulsford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Moulsford
Perfect for your party in Moulsford
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Moulsford, people book us for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Paella party catering for your party in Moulsford
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. For garden get-togethers and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Near Moulsford, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Moulsford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Moulsford
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Moulsford is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Moulsford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Moulsford, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Your questions about paella party catering in Moulsford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is Moulsford close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Is my garden big enough?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we will check.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Hosting a paella party in Moulsford
Moulsford is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Moulsford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Moulsford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Moulsford to Reading (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Moulsford include Basildon Park (3.9 miles south) and Brightwell Manor (4.2 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.3 miles north. Moulsford is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over the OX10 postcode area. Whether your party is on The Street, Glebe Close and Willow Court Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include South Stoke (1 mile east), Cholsey (1 mile north), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles south) and Goring (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Moulsford include Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include South Stoke Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Perch and Pike pub (0.7 miles south-east)
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More for events in Moulsford
- 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