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Paella Party Catering in Steeple Barton
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Steeple Barton and across Oxfordshire.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in Steeple Barton
Where we can cook in Steeple Barton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How our paella party catering works in Steeple Barton
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For anniversary celebrations and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Near Steeple Barton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Steeple Barton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Questions from Steeple Barton
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Steeple Barton?
Heyford station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you come to Steeple Barton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Steeple Barton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Perfect for your party in Steeple Barton
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Steeple Barton is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Steeple Barton
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX25 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Steeple Barton to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2 miles east.
Wherever your party is in OX25, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Steeple Barton for paella party catering include Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Local pubs include Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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