Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Somerton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Somerton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Somerton?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering in Somerton, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and big family gatherings, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Somerton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Somerton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day 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 the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Somerton stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We are set up before guests arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Somerton
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Events we cater in Somerton
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever you are celebrating in Somerton, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning a party in Somerton
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For a party in Somerton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Somerton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Heyford station is about 2.7 miles away.
For paella party catering in OX25, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Somerton
Other catering in Somerton
Questions from Somerton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Somerton?
Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the 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