Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Nuffield
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Nuffield.
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Nuffield?
Paella party catering in Nuffield, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Nuffield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Nuffield (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nuffield parties: what to know
Nuffield is about 8 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG9, we can cook for your guests. Nuffield is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (4.2 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (4.7 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Nuffield is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Churchfield, Timbers Lane and Nuffield Hill or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Heath End (1 mile south), Stoke Row (2 miles south), Checkendon (2 miles south), Ipsden (2 miles south-west) and Hook End (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Nuffield includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Nuffield
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Other catering in Nuffield
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Events we cater in Nuffield
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Nuffield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
Nuffield: your questions answered
Is Nuffield close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Nuffield until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
- 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