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Paella catering in OX27
Planning an event in OX27? We cook in Caversfield, Marsh Gibbon and Fritwell and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Live paella across OX27
Towns and villages in OX27
- Caversfield
- Marsh Gibbon
- Fritwell
- Fringford
- Stratton Audley
- Bucknell
- Ardley
- Fewcott
- Souldern
- Charndon
- Hethe
- Poundon
- Stoke Lyne
- Hardwick
- Bicester
- Bure Park
Our catering across OX27
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our paella catering in OX27
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and staff parties and work lunches, serving black rice, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
What it costs in OX27
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why hosts in OX27 choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Caversfield
Locally, our events take us close to Southwold County Primary School, Cooper School and The White Horse pub, among other places. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Ardley Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill.
Paella catering in OX27: local guide
OX27 covers everything from Bicester, Bure Park and Caversfield to 14 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.
Caversfield: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 1.2 miles south. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Southwold County Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. In Caversfield, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Give us separate numbers for children
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in OX27
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Questions from OX27
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
- 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