Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Kingham
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kingham and the surrounding area.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
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Paella catering for your event in Kingham
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and anniversary celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice for your guests.
Somewhere like Kingham, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Kingham (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Kingham? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Places near Kingham
Also in Kingham
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Kingham: venues, travel and local tips
Kingham is about 10 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Kingham will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Kingham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Kingham to Oxford (20 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Kingham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Cozens Lane and Orchard Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the B4450 close by, Kingham is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Kingham for paella catering include Bledington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Chipping Norton (4 miles north-east), Neithrop (15 miles north-east), Ruscote (15 miles north-east) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Moore Cottage Hospital (5.8 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Wild Rabbit pub (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose live paella in Kingham?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingham
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Kingham questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Kingham for guests?
The closest is Kingham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
- 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