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Paella Party Catering in Spelsbury
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Spelsbury.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Spelsbury
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. At midsummer, it is light in Spelsbury until about 9:30pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Paella party catering in Spelsbury, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
A country party near Spelsbury is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Spelsbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Spelsbury: gardens, venues and local tips
Spelsbury is about 7 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For a party in Spelsbury, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Spelsbury. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Spelsbury to Oxford (15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in OX7, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Quickset Close and Chadlington Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Spelsbury for paella party catering include Charlbury (2 miles south-east), Fawler (3 miles south-east), Finstock (4 miles south), Stonesfield (4 miles south-east) and Ramsden (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (7 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
What affects the price in Spelsbury
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Spelsbury?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Spelsbury book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, Charlbury station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Spelsbury hosts choose us
- Events in Spelsbury and across Oxfordshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
More for events in Spelsbury
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Spelsbury: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Spelsbury for guests?
The closest is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Spelsbury?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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