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Live paella catering in Caversfield, Oxfordshire
Looking for paella catering in Caversfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Book paella catering in Caversfield
How our paella catering works in Caversfield
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and birthday celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
In a hamlet or village like Caversfield, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Caversfield (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Caversfield
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering an event in Caversfield
Caversfield is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Caversfield. Caversfield is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Southwold County Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Bicester North station is about 1.2 miles away.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Orchard Square, Davis Gardens and Thompson Drive or the roads around them. For events just outside Caversfield, we cover Bure Park (1 mile south-west), Bicester (1 mile south), Stratton Audley (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles west) and Stoke Lyne (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill.
- Schools near Caversfield include Cooper School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (1 mile south)
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Caversfield
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Caversfield 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Caversfield questions
Which station should guests use for Caversfield?
Bicester North station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
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 take the right care.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
What affects the price in Caversfield
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Caversfield, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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