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Paella catering in OX15

Planning an event in OX15? We cover Bloxham, Bodicote and Hook Norton and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.

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How paella catering works in OX15

The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and festivals, fairs and school events.

From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.

  1. You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
  2. We put together a menu and a clear quote.
  3. On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
  4. The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
  5. We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.

Cost

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.

What you get with us

  • Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
  • Served hot, straight from the pan
  • Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
  • A quote that spells everything out

Getting a price

It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.

Local landmarks in Bloxham

You’ll find us cooking near Church of St Mary, Bloxham Church of England Primary School and The Warriner School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.

Planning live paella in OX15

Across OX15, we cook in 3 towns and 31 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Neithrop, Grimsbury and Ruscote to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.

Bloxham: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Around midsummer it stays light in Bloxham until about 9:30pm; 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.

Events we cater in OX15

Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.

Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in OX15 book us for occasions like:

  • Staff parties and work lunches
  • Garden get-togethers
  • Naming days and family parties
  • Engagement and anniversary parties

What affects the price in OX15

Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:

  • Travel, parking and access
  • Timings and hours
  • Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
  • How many courses

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.

What to tell us

To speed things up, tell us:

  • Diets and allergies you know about
  • The courses you’d like
  • The date and time of the event
  • Expected numbers

Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.

Should I cook it myself?

Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.

For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.

Live paella or other catering?

Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.

What your quote should include

  • How late numbers can change
  • The wet-weather plan
  • The deposit and payment dates
  • How many staff are coming, and for how long

Planning the cooking area

Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:

  • Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
  • Access for unloading near the cooking spot
  • A level, firm spot for the burners and pans

Common questions in OX15

When should we book?

The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.

Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.

Does paella work for big events?

It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.

Which paellas do you recommend?

Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.

Can you cater for children?

Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.

Can you do sangria?

Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.

  • 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

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