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Paella party catering in West Hanney, Oxfordshire
Looking for paella party catering in West Hanney? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near West Hanney
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our paella party catering works in West Hanney
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and family reunions, with mixed paella, tapas and churros.
In a small place like West Hanney, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- West Hanney (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near West Hanney
What else we do in West Hanney
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why West Hanney hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover West Hanney and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
West Hanney questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like West Hanney?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What affects the price in West Hanney
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in West Hanney is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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West Hanney parties: what to know
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Parties in West Hanney are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. West Hanney is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from West Hanney to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near West Hanney include Longworth House (4.2 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in OX12, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Main Street, The Croft and School Road. Close by, we cover parties in Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (0.6 miles east)
Who books paella party catering in West Hanney?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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