Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Bix, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Bix.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Bix?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Bix
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella catering for your event in Bix
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For summer garden parties and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Bix, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Bix (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Bix? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bix, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For event organisers in Bix
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Live paella in Bix: local details
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bix and the surrounding area. Bix is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Bix is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in RG9, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as White Lane and Rectory Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Bix for paella catering include Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bix include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Public House (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Bix
What’s the nearest station to Bix for guests?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much does paella catering cost in Bix?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Towns and villages near Bix
What else we do in Bix
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose paella catering in Bix?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (1.3 miles south) and Stonor Park (2.4 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
What affects the price in Bix
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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