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Paella Catering in Boars Hill
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Boars Hill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in Boars Hill
Paella catering in Boars Hill, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Whether it is garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Boars Hill, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Boars Hill (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Boars Hill
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever you are celebrating in Boars Hill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Raleigh Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
Planning live paella in Boars Hill
Boars Hill is about 3 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Boars Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Oxford station is about 2.8 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the OX1 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Berkeley Road, Jarn Way and Bedwells Heath. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bayworth (1 mile south-east), Chilswell (1 mile north), Sunningwell (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Harcourt Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include Matthew Arnold School (1.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (less than half a mile south)
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Boars Hill stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure 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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Boars Hill
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Boars Hill and across Oxfordshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Confirm allergies by email
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Boars Hill questions
Could we have live paella in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Boars Hill?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What happens if it rains?
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.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Boars Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Nearby places to Boars Hill
Other catering in Boars Hill
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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