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Paella Party Catering in Nuneham Courtenay
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Nuneham Courtenay: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Nuneham Courtenay events
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
About our paella party catering in Nuneham Courtenay
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. For big family gatherings and retirement celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella for your guests.
A country party near Nuneham Courtenay is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Nuneham Courtenay stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Nuneham Courtenay
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Nuneham Courtenay and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Nuneham Courtenay include Clifton Hampden Manor (2.3 miles south) and Garsington Manor (2.5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
Party venues around Nuneham Courtenay
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For a party in Nuneham Courtenay, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Nuneham Courtenay. Nuneham Courtenay is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Radley station, about 1.7 miles west. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across OX44. If your venue is just outside Nuneham Courtenay, we also cover Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Oxford Academy (2.4 miles north)
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Your questions about paella party catering in Nuneham Courtenay
How far is Nuneham Courtenay from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Nuneham Courtenay?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Why choose live paella in Nuneham Courtenay?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
- 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