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Paella catering in OX11
Hosting a party in OX11? We cook in Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in OX11?
Where we cater in OX11
- Didcot
- Great Western Park
- Harwell
- Chilton
- Blewbury
- East Hagbourne
- Upton
- Aston Upthorpe
- South Moreton
- North Moreton
- Aston Tirrold
- Rowstock
- West Hagbourne
- Coscote
- Woodway
- Milton
What we do in OX11
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How paella catering works in OX11
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and leaving dos and retirements.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Prices in OX11
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including OX11
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Landmarks near Didcot
Locally, our events take us close to The Queens Arms, Manor Primary School and UTC Oxfordshire, among other places. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (less than half a mile north-west) and Didcot Girls' School (under half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Didcot itself: Didcot Parkway station. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Didcot includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Paella catering in OX11: local guide
OX11 covers everything from Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell to 13 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across OX11, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.
Didcot: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3.4 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.6 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Around midsummer it stays light in Didcot until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Should I cook it 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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Who books paella catering?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In OX11 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
FAQs for OX11
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your 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. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
- 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