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Paella party catering in Tiddington, Oxfordshire
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 Tiddington.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Tiddington
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
How our paella party catering works in Tiddington
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For retirement and leaving parties and big birthdays, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
Near Tiddington, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Area
- Tiddington (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Tiddington, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Party venues around Tiddington
Tiddington is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Tiddington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Tiddington to Oxford (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (4.5 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.6 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in OX9, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Oxford Road, Albury View and Brookside Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Tiddington, we also cover Albury (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile north), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Ickford (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Tiddington includes Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Fox Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Tiddington
Also in Tiddington
Your questions about paella party catering in Tiddington
How far is Tiddington from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Is Tiddington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Occasions we cook for in Tiddington
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Helen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
What affects the price in Tiddington
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Tiddington, and we will put together a menu and price.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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