Oxfordshire · England
Live paella catering in Lyneham, Oxfordshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Lyneham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering for Lyneham events
Paella catering in Lyneham, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. For birthday celebrations and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Lyneham, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Lyneham (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evenings in Lyneham stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lyneham, and we will put together a menu and price.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Catering an event in Lyneham
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Lyneham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lyneham is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Lyneham, we also cover Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lyneham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Towns and villages near Lyneham
More for events in Lyneham
Lyneham: your questions answered
Is Lyneham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Lyneham from London?
About 70 miles from central London.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lyneham.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Lyneham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Occasions we cook for in Lyneham
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shipton station, about 1.1 miles south.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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