Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Shutford, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Shutford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Shutford
Paella party catering in Shutford, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for garden get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Shutford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Shutford (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Shutford is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Shutford
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Shutford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Shutford. Shutford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Shutford to Oxford (about 23 miles away).
Historic houses near Shutford include Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east) and Upton House (3.5 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 4.7 miles east.
For paella party catering in OX15, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Shutford includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
FAQs for Shutford
Do you come out to small places like Shutford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Shutford from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater in Shutford?
We do. Shutford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Towns and villages near Shutford
Other catering in Shutford
Who books paella party catering in Shutford?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shutford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Martin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Shutford hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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