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Paella catering in OX14
We cook at events in every part of the OX14 postcode district, which takes in Abingdon-on-Thames, Caldecott and Drayton. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in OX14?
Areas within OX14
- Abingdon-on-Thames
- Caldecott
- Drayton
- Sutton Courtenay
- Radley
- Milton
- Sutton Wick
- Long Wittenham
- Milton Heights
- Clifton Hampden
- Culham
- Appleford-on-Thames
- Burcot
- Little Wittenham
- Kennington
- Milton Hill
Our catering across OX14
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in OX14: what to expect
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Popular choices include vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for company summer parties and birthday celebrations.
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Pricing in OX14
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
What’s near Abingdon-on-Thames
Around Abingdon-on-Thames, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, School of St Helen and St Katharine and Albert Park, among other places. You will also find The Spread Eagle Public House (within half a mile north-east), Christ Church (under half a mile north-east) and John Mason School (under half a mile west). Abingdon-on-Thames’s nearest station is Radley station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
Paella catering in OX14: local guide
Across OX14, we cook in 3 towns and 11 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Abingdon-on-Thames, Caldecott and Kennington to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Abingdon-on-Thames: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. In Abingdon-on-Thames, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
For event organisers in OX14
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in OX14? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
OX14 questions
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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