Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Launton, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Launton.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Launton?
Launton: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Launton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Launton.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Paella catering in Launton, cooked live
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it’s staff parties and work lunches and summer garden parties, we can cook seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a rural spot like Launton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Launton (OX26, OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Launton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Launton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering around Launton
Launton is about 2 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For paella catering in Launton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Launton. Launton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Launton Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 1.4 miles west.
We cover events in every part of OX26 and OX25. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Skinner Road and Ancil Avenue or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Launton, we also cover Ambrosden (2 miles south), Lower Arncott (3 miles south), Chesterton (3 miles west), Upper Arncott (3 miles south) and Wendlebury (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles south-west), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Village (1.7 miles west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Cooper School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books paella catering in Launton?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
- 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