Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Coscote events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Coscote.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Coscote
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evenings in Coscote 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.
- We start with a few details 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in Coscote, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and garden get-togethers, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Coscote, events are generally 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. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Coscote (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella catering in Coscote? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Coscote questions
How far is Coscote from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Coscote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Coscote
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hagbourne Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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Where we can cook in Coscote
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Coscote
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Live paella in Coscote: local details
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Coscote will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (4.1 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.9 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Coscote. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Coscote includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Schools near Coscote include St Birinus School (0.9 miles north-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fleur De Lys Public House (0.6 miles east)
- 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