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Paella Party Catering in Wigginton
Planning paella party catering in Wigginton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Wigginton
Paella party catering in Wigginton, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas.
In a small place like Wigginton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Wigginton (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Wigginton hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Common questions in Wigginton
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Saint Giles: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Wigginton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much does paella party catering cost in Wigginton?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Planning a party in Wigginton
Wigginton is about 6 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Wigginton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Wigginton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of Saint Giles, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Paella party catering in OX15 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Wigginton Road and Oxhey Rise; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Wigginton, we cover South Newington (1 mile east), Swerford (1 mile south-west), Hook Norton (2 miles west), Great Tew (2 miles south) and Little Tew (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.4 miles south) and Horton General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wigginton include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Swan Inn (under half a mile north-west)
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Wigginton stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Wigginton
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose paella party catering in Wigginton?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
In Wigginton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (3.5 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or OX15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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