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Paella Catering for Cassington events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Cassington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering for Cassington events
About our paella catering in Cassington
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Cassington. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and black rice and more.
For a rural spot like Cassington, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Cassington (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Perfect for your event in Cassington
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Cassington
Also in Cassington
What affects the price in Cassington
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Paella catering around Cassington
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Cassington, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (3.4 miles north) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.8 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Hanborough station is about 2.5 miles away.
Paella catering in OX29 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Cassington for paella catering include Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cassington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bartholomew School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Chequers Inn (less than half a mile south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Your questions about paella catering in Cassington
What’s the nearest station to Cassington for guests?
Hanborough station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Cassington from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be enough food?
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.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Cassington? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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