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Paella Catering for Blewbury events
Looking for paella catering in Blewbury? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering in Blewbury
About our paella catering in Blewbury
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are often asked to cater christenings and family gatherings and community events and fairs, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Blewbury, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Blewbury (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Blewbury
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Blewbury?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Also near Blewbury
Also in Blewbury
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Blewbury: venues, travel and local tips
Blewbury is about 3 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Events in Blewbury are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Blewbury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Blewbury include Brightwell Manor (4.1 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.9 miles north. Blewbury is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the OX11 postcode area. Whether your event is on Church Road, London Road and Church End or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodway (1 mile south), Upton (1 mile north-west), Aston Tirrold (1 mile east), East Hagbourne (2 miles north) and West Hagbourne (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Grove (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Blewbury includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Schools near Blewbury include St Birinus School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Load of Mischief pub (within half a mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Why choose paella catering in Blewbury?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Blewbury book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Summer garden parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Blewbury Endowed Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Blewbury? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Blewbury?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Blewbury. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Blewbury
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Blewbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a 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