Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Tubney, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Tubney.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Tubney?
Paella party catering in Tubney, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We’re often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Tubney suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Tubney (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Who books paella party catering in Tubney?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Tubney:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (1.6 miles north) and Longworth House (3.4 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning a party in Tubney
Tubney is about 4 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Tubney, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Tubney. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Tubney to Oxford (7 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Lawrence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13. Whether your party is on Old Coach Road and Abingdon Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Frilford Heath (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile west), Frilford (1 mile south), Netherton (1 mile west) and Cothill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tubney include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog House Hotel (0.8 miles east)
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Tubney until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Towns and villages near Tubney
Other catering in Tubney
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- We cover Tubney and the whole of Oxfordshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about paella party catering in Tubney
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Tubney from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in Tubney?
Yes, we do. Tubney is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
- 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