Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Bladon, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Bladon. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Bladon
Paella catering for your event in Bladon
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and garden get-togethers, with paella Valenciana, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
In a hamlet or village like Bladon, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Bladon (OX20)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bladon
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Catering an event in Bladon
Bladon is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Bladon, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bladon to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (0.9 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Martin's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cover events in every part of OX20 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on The Green, Park Street and Lamb Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Bladon for paella catering include Woodstock (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile east), Church Hanborough (2 miles south-west), Long Hanborough (2 miles west) and Thrupp (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west), Carterton (11 miles south-west) and Kidlington (3 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford Bus Museum (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include The Marlborough Church of England School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White House (less than half a mile north)
Occasions we cook for in Bladon
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hanborough station, about 1 mile west.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Bladon? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. 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 you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Bladon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bladon for guests?
Hanborough station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Martin's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you come to Bladon?
We do. Bladon is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
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Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Bladon stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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For event organisers in Bladon
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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