Oxfordshire · England
Paella catering in OX44
Live paella catering across OX44, from Chalgrove, Garsington and Little Milton. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Book live paella in OX44
Places in OX44
- Chalgrove
- Garsington
- Little Milton
- Stadhampton
- Cuddesdon
- Great Milton
- Great Haseley
- Brookhampton
- Denton
- Marsh Baldon
- Blenheim
- Nuneham Courtenay
What we do in OX44
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
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Our paella catering in OX44
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and retirement celebrations.
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in OX44 and across Oxfordshire
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in OX44? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Near you in Chalgrove
You’ll find us cooking near The Red Lion Public House, Church of St Mary and Chalgrove Community Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Chalgrove include Wells Farm.
Catering events across OX44
OX44 covers everything from Chalgrove, Garsington and Little Milton to 11 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.
Chalgrove: Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (4 miles north-east) and Garsington Manor (4.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chalgrove Community Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Around midsummer it stays light in Chalgrove until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Who books paella catering?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater in OX44 and Oxfordshire:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
FAQs for OX44
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
- 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