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Paella party catering in Shorthampton, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shorthampton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Shorthampton
Paella party catering in Shorthampton, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and family reunions, serving tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Shorthampton is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella party catering in Shorthampton?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
For guests coming by train, Charlbury station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Parties in Shorthampton: gardens, venues and local tips
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Shorthampton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Shorthampton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Shorthampton to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in OX7, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Open spaces near Shorthampton include Blenheim Farm.
Your questions about paella party catering in Shorthampton
Is Shorthampton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Shorthampton until about 9:30pm, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Shorthampton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shorthampton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
- 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