Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Aston, 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 Aston.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Aston
About our paella catering in Aston
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Aston. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and company summer parties, serving black rice, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
In a small place like Aston, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Aston (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Aston until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Aston, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Aston: venues, travel and local tips
Aston is about 2 miles north-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Aston will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Parks such as Fawley Court and Temple Island usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 1.7 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Aston. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in RG9 is planned around your venue and timings. From Remenham Lane and Aston Ferry Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Aston, we also cover Mill End (1 mile north), Remenham Hill (1 mile south), Remenham (1 mile west), Medmenham (1 mile east) and Bockmer End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (14 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aston include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby, you will find Flower Pot Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
Questions from Aston
Is Aston close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Aston for guests?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Occasions we cook for in Aston
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Aston and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Aston
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
What else we do in Aston
- 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