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Paella party catering in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire
Looking for paella party catering in Tetsworth? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Tetsworth events
Paella party catering for your party in Tetsworth
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and naming days and christenings.
In a small place like Tetsworth, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tetsworth questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Tetsworth from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tetsworth.
Where we can cook in Tetsworth
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Places near Tetsworth
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Tetsworth, sunset is around 8:55pm; 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 choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Occasions we cook for in Tetsworth
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 5 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Tetsworth
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Tetsworth to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Tetsworth is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Giles, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (1.4 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tetsworth, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in OX9, we plan around your venue and timings. From High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Tetsworth, we cover North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (under half a mile west)
- 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