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Live paella catering in Ascott Earl, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Ascott Earl.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Ascott Earl?
Paella catering in Ascott Earl, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and naming days and family parties.
For a rural spot like Ascott Earl, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Ascott Earl
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Ascott Earl
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Questions from Ascott Earl
Is Ascott Earl too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Ascott Earl from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Also near Ascott Earl
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Live paella in Ascott Earl: local details
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Ascott Earl, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ascott Earl to Oxford (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is in Ascott Earl itself. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Wherever your event is in OX7, we can cook for your guests. From London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Ascott Earl, we cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
Where we can cook in Ascott Earl
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ascott Earl? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Ascott Earl until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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