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Paella Party Catering in Northway
Planning paella party catering in Northway? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Northway
How our paella party catering works in Northway
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Parties around Northway are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Northway (OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Northway
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.5 miles south-west) and Garsington Manor (4.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Northway? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Northway, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
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.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
FAQs for Northway
How far is Northway from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Northway for guests?
Oxford station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Northway parties: what to know
Northway is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For a party in Northway, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 2.4 miles south-west. After a christening at a church like St Anthony of Padua, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in OX3, we plan around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Copse Lane, Marsh Lane and Upway Road. Being close to the A40, Northway is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. Other places close to Northway for paella party catering include Headington (1 mile south-east), Marston (1 mile north-west), New Marston (1 mile south-west), Headington Hill (1 mile south) and Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northway include Rye St Antony School (0.8 miles south) and Cheney School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include English Faculty Library (1.5 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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