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Live paella catering in Newington, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Newington and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering for Newington events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
How our paella catering works in Newington
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. For company summer parties and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and mixed paella.
Somewhere like Newington, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Newington (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have seats for most of your guests
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Your questions about paella catering in Newington
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Newington close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Occasions we cook for in Newington
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Giles, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evenings in Newington stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella catering around Newington
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Newington will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (3.6 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Newington is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in OX10, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Newington includes Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.9 miles west)
Why choose live paella in Newington?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
- 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