Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Newnham Murren. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Newnham Murren
Paella party catering for your party in Newnham Murren
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and baby celebrations.
Near Newnham Murren, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Newnham Murren (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Where we can cook in Newnham Murren
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning a party in Newnham Murren
Newnham Murren is about 2 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. For a party in Newnham Murren, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Newnham Murren is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Newnham Murren to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (2.5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Kinecroft normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Newnham Murren, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the OX10 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on The Street, Halifax Road and Hasthorpe Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Newnham Murren for paella party catering include Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Mongewell (1 mile south), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Newnham Murren include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Schools near Newnham Murren include Wallingford School (0.8 miles north-west) and Wallingford School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Newnham Murren is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Newnham Murren: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Kinecroft?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cover Newnham Murren?
Yes, we do. Newnham Murren is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Is my garden big enough?
Generally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we will check.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella party catering in Newnham Murren? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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