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Paella catering in OX18
Hosting a party in OX18? We cook in Carterton, Bampton and Burford and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in OX18
Where we cater in OX18
- Carterton
- Bampton
- Burford
- Aston
- Clanfield
- Brize Norton
- Alvescot
- Bradwell
- Black Bourton
- Shilton
- Fulbrook
- Little Barrington
- Swinbrook
- Weald
- Kencot
What we do in OX18
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Postcodes nearby
Elsewhere in Oxfordshire
Every town in Oxfordshire
Every area we cover
Paella catering across OX18
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why hosts in OX18 choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover OX18 and the whole of Oxfordshire
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Around Carterton
Locally, our events take us close to St John the Evangelist, Carterton Primary School and The Golden Eagle pub. Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.2 miles south) and Swinford Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
Planning live paella in OX18
There are 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets in OX18, so the setting can be anything from Carterton, Bampton and Burford to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Carterton: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Carterton Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St John the Evangelist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. In Carterton, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we cook for in OX18
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.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
What affects the price in OX18
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
OX18 questions
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much does paella catering cost in OX18?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
- 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