Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Newington, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Newington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Newington
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About our paella party catering in Newington
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for baby celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties.
Country parties near Newington suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Newington (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Newington, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
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What affects the price in Newington
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
FAQs for Newington
Is Newington close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Newington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Parties in Newington: gardens, venues and local tips
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX10, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newington to Oxford (8 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Giles, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Newington is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the OX10 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.9 miles west)
- 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