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Live paella catering in Letcombe Regis, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Letcombe Regis. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering for Letcombe Regis events
How our paella catering works in Letcombe Regis
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and weddings and evening receptions.
Somewhere as small as Letcombe Regis, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Letcombe Regis (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Letcombe Regis, 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. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Letcombe Regis, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Planning live paella in Letcombe Regis
Letcombe Regis is about 2 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Letcombe Regis. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Betjeman Millennium Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Nicholas CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Letcombe Regis is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in OX12, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Main Street, Greyhound Mews and Old Manor Court or the roads around them. We also cook at events in East Challow (1 mile north), Letcombe Bassett (1 mile south-west), Childrey (1 mile north-west), West Challow (1 mile north-west) and Wantage (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (1.2 miles north-east) and St Mary's School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why choose paella catering in Letcombe Regis?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Why choose live paella in Letcombe Regis?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Letcombe Regis
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Your questions about paella catering in Letcombe Regis
Could we have live paella in Betjeman Millennium Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cover Letcombe Regis?
We do. Letcombe Regis is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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