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Paella Party Catering for Sunnymead events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Sunnymead.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Sunnymead
Events we cater in Sunnymead
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Sunnymead include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.1 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our paella party catering in Sunnymead
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For summer garden parties and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
Around Sunnymead, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Sunnymead (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan seats for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or OX2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Sunnymead
How far is Sunnymead from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine: 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.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Sunnymead, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Planning a party in Sunnymead
Sunnymead is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX2, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Oxford Parkway station is about 1.4 miles away.
Anywhere in OX2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Sunnymead on the A4165, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at parties in Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Park Town (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle (2.3 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Sunnymead includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Sunnymead include Summer Fields School (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Academy (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Dew Drop Inn (0.5 miles south)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.2 miles south)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- 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