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Paella Catering for Little Wittenham events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Little Wittenham.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Planning an event in Little Wittenham?
Live paella in Little Wittenham: local details
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX14, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Little Wittenham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (1.7 miles south-east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (1.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in OX14 is planned around your venue and timings. For events just outside Little Wittenham, we cover Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Little Wittenham includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Paella catering for your event in Little Wittenham
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Little Wittenham. For birthday celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
In a rural place like Little Wittenham, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Little Wittenham
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Little Wittenham? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised 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.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in Little Wittenham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Little Wittenham?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Wittenham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Appleford station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Questions from Little Wittenham
Do you come out to small places like Little Wittenham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Little Wittenham for guests?
The closest is Appleford station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Little Wittenham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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