Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Tidmarsh
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Tidmarsh.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Tidmarsh
FAQs for Tidmarsh
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Laurence: 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.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tidmarsh.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Paella party catering in Tidmarsh, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and big family gatherings.
Near Tidmarsh, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Tidmarsh (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tidmarsh
Other catering in Tidmarsh
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tidmarsh
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Warn the neighbours
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Tidmarsh stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Party venues around Tidmarsh
Tidmarsh is about 5 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Tidmarsh will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Pangbourne station is about 1.1 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Laurence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Tidmarsh is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Strachey Close and Tidmarsh Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Tidmarsh, we cover Sulham (1 mile east), Pangbourne (1 mile north), Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Little Heath (2 miles south-east) and Englefield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north), Great Western Park (12 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles south) and Battle Hospital (4 miles east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include Denefield School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (0.9 miles north)
Perfect for your party in Tidmarsh
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Historic houses near Tidmarsh include Mapledurham House (2.5 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (2.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tidmarsh? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What affects the price in Tidmarsh
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Tidmarsh hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Tidmarsh and across Oxfordshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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