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Paella party catering in Ratley, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ratley and across Oxfordshire.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
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About our paella party catering in Ratley
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. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for family reunions and neighbourhood celebrations.
A country party near Ratley is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Ratley (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Occasions we cook for in Ratley
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (1.3 miles south-west) and Farnborough Hall (3.1 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning a party in Ratley
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Ratley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Ratley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Ratley to Oxford (about 27 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Edge Hill.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Ratley
Other catering in Ratley
Your questions about paella party catering in Ratley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter Ad Vincula?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Ratley too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you cater in Ratley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ratley is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or OX15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Ratley until about 9:30pm, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Ratley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
- 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