Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for St. Ebbes events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across St. Ebbes and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in St. Ebbes
Paella party catering for your party in St. Ebbes
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We’re often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and baby celebrations, with mixed paella, tapas and churros.
For a party in St. Ebbes, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in St. Ebbes
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever you are celebrating in St. Ebbes, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like St Ebbe's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near St. Ebbes
What else we do in St. Ebbes
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in St. Ebbes until about 9:25pm, 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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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. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St. Ebbes? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Your questions about paella party catering in St. Ebbes
How far is St. Ebbes from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Ebbe's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
St. Ebbes parties: what to know
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in St. Ebbes. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.7 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX2, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. St. Ebbes is on the A420, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Open spaces near St. Ebbes include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (within half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Blenheim pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Radcliffe Camera (under half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
- 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