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Live paella catering in Edgehill, Oxfordshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Edgehill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Edgehill
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Edgehill, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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About our paella catering in Edgehill
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Edgehill, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Edgehill (OX15, CV35)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Edgehill
Edgehill is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Edgehill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 27 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in OX15 and CV35, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Ratley (1 mile east), Sun Rising (1 mile south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Edgehill includes Edge Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Castle at Edgehill pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Who books paella catering in Edgehill?
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.
Whatever you are celebrating in Edgehill, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Edgehill include Upton House (1 mile south) and Farnborough Hall (3.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Also near Edgehill
What else we do in Edgehill
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around 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.
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 it is entertaining too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Edgehill
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about paella catering in Edgehill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Edgehill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you cater in Edgehill?
Yes, we do. Edgehill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Where we can cook in Edgehill
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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