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Paella party catering in South Newington, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in South Newington.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
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Paella party catering in South Newington, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and celebrations of life.
A country party near South Newington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- South Newington (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose live paella in South Newington?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why South Newington hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover South Newington and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Questions from South Newington
We are having a ceremony at St Peter ad Vincula: can you cater afterwards?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is South Newington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Towns and villages near South Newington
What else we do in South Newington
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
South Newington parties: what to know
South Newington is about 5 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around South Newington and the surrounding area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Peter ad Vincula, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of OX15. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Sands Lane and Green Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Wigginton (1 mile west), Swerford (2 miles south-west), Great Tew (3 miles south), Little Tew (3 miles south-west) and Hook Norton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (5 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (12 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2 miles north-east) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around South Newington includes Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Duck on The Pond pub (within half a mile north-west)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in South Newington stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in South Newington
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for in South Newington and Oxfordshire:
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near South Newington include Broughton Castle (3.1 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking 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