Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Garsington
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Garsington.
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near Garsington
Where we can cook in Garsington
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How our paella catering works in Garsington
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and company summer parties.
In a small place like Garsington, events are typically 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. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Garsington (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Garsington: venues, travel and local tips
Garsington is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Garsington or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Garsington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Radley station is about 3.8 miles away. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cater events across the OX44 postcode area. From Oxford Road, Combewell and Hazel End or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Blenheim (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north), Cuddesdon (2 miles east) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (1.9 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Garsington include The Oxford Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library Farmhouse (under half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Garsington? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Garsington
FAQs for Garsington
Do you come out to small places like Garsington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Garsington from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
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 Garsington.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Garsington
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Garsington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Garsington, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Why choose paella catering in Garsington?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
In Garsington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Garsington Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- 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