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Paella catering in OX29
Live paella catering across OX29, from Eynsham, Long Hanborough and Stonesfield. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in OX29
Places in OX29
- Eynsham
- Long Hanborough
- Stonesfield
- North Leigh
- Ducklington
- Cassington
- Freeland
- Minster Lovell
- Standlake
- Stanton Harcourt
- Combe
- Hailey
- Leafield
- Curbridge
- Crawley
- Sutton
- Brighthampton
- South Leigh
- Delly End
- Poffley End
- Church Hanborough
- New Yatt
- Northmoor
- East End
- Hardwick
- High Cogges
- Swinford
- Worton
- Witney
- Cogges
- Madley Park
Catering in OX29
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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About paella catering in OX29
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for summer garden parties and family celebrations and christenings.
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in OX29
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why hosts in OX29 choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Eynsham
Locally, our events take us close to The Jolly Sportsman Public House And Attached Outbuildings, Bartholomew School and Church of St Leonard, among other places. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Hanborough station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (5.1 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Paella catering in OX29: local guide
Across OX29, we cook in 3 towns and 26 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Witney, Cogges and Eynsham to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Eynsham: Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (4.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Leonard, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Evenings in Eynsham stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Request clear labels at the serving table
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Who books paella catering?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
In OX29 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
Is live paella right for you?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in OX29? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Common questions in OX29
Is paella enough as a main?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
- 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