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Paella Catering for Little Heath events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Little Heath. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Book paella catering in Little Heath
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Little Heath? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Paella catering in Little Heath, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and mixed paella.
In and around Little Heath, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Little Heath (RG31, RG30)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Planning live paella in Little Heath
Little Heath is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the RG31 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Catherine of Siena, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Birch Copse Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in RG31 and RG30, we plan around your venue and your guests. From City Road, Kiln Lane and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Tilehurst (1 mile east), Sulham (1 mile north-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile east), Calcot (1 mile south) and Norcot (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Little Heath School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox and Hounds pub (under half a mile south)
Occasions we cook for in Little Heath
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Little Heath: your questions answered
Can you cook in Calcot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Catherine of Siena?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Why choose live paella in Little Heath?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. The cost per head normally 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 Little Heath
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little Heath, and we will put together a menu and price.
Also near Little Heath
Other catering in Little Heath
- 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