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Paella party catering in Oakley, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Oakley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Oakley
Paella party catering for your party in Oakley
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s naming days and christenings and anniversary celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella and more.
In a place like Oakley, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Oakley (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- We cover Oakley and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What affects the price in Oakley
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Oakley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Events we cater in Oakley
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Oakley book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Oakley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Oakley close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Hosting a paella party in Oakley
Oakley is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Oakley. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Oakley to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.5 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Oakley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in OX39, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as Mill Lane, Beech Road and Oakley Lane. Other places close to Oakley for paella party catering include Crowell (1 mile south-west), Kingston Blount (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (2 miles south-west) and Postcombe (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Oakley includes Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Oakley
More for events in Oakley
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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