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Paella party catering in Piddington, Oxfordshire
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 Piddington.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering in Piddington
About our paella party catering in Piddington
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and big family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near Piddington suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Piddington (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Piddington
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Perfect for your party in Piddington
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Piddington, people book us for occasions like:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Piddington, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Piddington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Piddington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Piddington from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Piddington.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How long does the paella take?
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.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
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:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Parties in Piddington: gardens, venues and local tips
Piddington is about 5 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Piddington. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bicester Village station is about 4.4 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (2.1 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in OX25, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Eastbrook Close, Luggershall Road and Thame Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Piddington for paella party catering include Ludgershall (1 mile east), Blackthorn (2 miles north-west), Brill (2 miles south), Little London (3 miles south) and Oakley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles west) and Chinnor (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can 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