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Paella catering in OX2
Hosting a party in OX2? We cook in Walton Manor, Sunnymead and Park Town and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Live paella across OX2
Places in OX2
- Walton Manor
- Sunnymead
- Park Town
- Dean Court
- Summertown
- North Oxford
- Cutteslowe
- Norham Manor
- Botley
- North Hinksey
- Harcourt Hill
- Cumnor
- Wolvercote
- Chawley
- Farmoor
- Filchampstead
- Wytham
- Binsey
- Godstow
- Oxford
- St John Street area
- St. Ebbes
- Jericho
- Grandpont
- Osney
- Marston
Events we cater in OX2
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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About paella catering in OX2
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in OX2. We cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and leaving dos and retirements.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
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
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Walton Manor
Locally, our events take us close to St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies and Oxford Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Oxford University Parks (0.5 miles east), Wychwood School (within half a mile north-east), The Gardeners Arms (within half a mile south) and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Planning live paella in OX2
There are 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets in OX2, so the setting can be anything from Oxford, St John Street area and St. Ebbes to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Walton Manor: Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1 mile south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.7 miles south. Planning an evening event in Walton Manor? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Mention any other courses or food
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Events we cater in OX2
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Company summer parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Questions from OX2
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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