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Paella Catering for Chinnor events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chinnor: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
Live paella catering in Chinnor
Paella catering for your event in Chinnor
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a smaller place like Chinnor, a garden party is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Chinnor until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Live paella in Chinnor: local details
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX39, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Chinnor to Oxford (14 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Chinnor, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the OX39 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road. Other places close to Chinnor for paella catering include Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile north-east)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in Chinnor
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Chinnor book us for occasions like:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
For guests coming by train, Princes Risborough station is about 3.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
For event organisers in Chinnor
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Common questions in Chinnor
Which station should guests use for Chinnor?
The closest is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chinnor.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Chinnor
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Chinnor and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
- 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