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Paella Catering for Highmoor Cross events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Highmoor Cross and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering near Highmoor Cross
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
About our paella catering in Highmoor Cross
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Whether it is christenings and family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a small place like Highmoor Cross, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Highmoor Cross
What’s the nearest station to Highmoor Cross for guests?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Why choose live paella in Highmoor Cross?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Live paella in Highmoor Cross: local details
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the RG9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (1.6 miles east) and Stonor Park (4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Highmoor Cross, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in RG9, we can bring paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Holly Close and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Duck pub (less than half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us what else is being served
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
For event organisers in Highmoor Cross
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Highmoor Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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What affects the price in Highmoor Cross
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Occasions we cook for in Highmoor Cross
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Highmoor Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Highmoor Cross? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Highmoor Cross, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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