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Live paella catering in Delly End, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Delly End.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Delly End
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Delly End until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Paella catering for your event in Delly End
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations, serving mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere like Delly End, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Delly End (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Delly End
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Delly End, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For event organisers in Delly End
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Questions from Delly End
How far is Delly End from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Delly End?
The closest is Finstock station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Delly End
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Send allergies to us in writing
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Planning live paella in Delly End
Delly End is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Delly End, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Delly End is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Finstock station is about 2.6 miles away. Historic houses near Delly End include Minster Lovell Hall (2.2 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29. Whether your event is on Delly Close, Whitings Lane and Wood Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Delly End, we cover Hailey (1 mile south-west), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), Ramsden (1 mile north), New Yatt (1 mile east) and Finstock (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south-west), Grove (15 miles south) and Faringdon (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Delly End include Blenheim Farm.
- Local schools include The King's School (1.5 miles south-east) and Wood Green School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Lamb And Flag Public House (within half a mile south)
- 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