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Paella catering in OX9
Planning an event in OX9? We cover Thame, Tetsworth and Postcombe and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in OX9?
Where we cater in OX9
Events we cater in OX9
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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How paella catering works in OX9
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are paella Valenciana, black rice and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Pricing in OX9
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in OX9 choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Around Thame
Events here are often close to Barley Hill Primary School, Church of St Mary and Cross Keys Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
Live paella across OX9: what to know
There are 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets in OX9, so whether your event is in Thame, Tetsworth and Postcombe or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Thame: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Barley Hill Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3.9 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. In Thame, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Who books paella catering?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Here are some of the events we cook for around OX9:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
OX9 questions
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
- 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