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Paella Party Catering in North Aston
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in North Aston.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in North Aston
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How our paella party catering works in North Aston
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We’re frequently asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and naming days and christenings, with seafood paella, churros and tapas.
A country party near North Aston is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- North Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in North Aston
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
North Aston: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for North Aston?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in North Aston is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hosting a paella party in North Aston
North Aston is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX25, we can cook for your guests. North Aston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on The Green and Somerton Road. We also cook at parties in Dane Hill (1 mile west), Duns Tew (1 mile west), Middle Aston (1 mile south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Steeple Aston (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (1.7 miles north).
Also near North Aston
Other catering in North Aston
- 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