Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering for Northmoor events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Northmoor.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Northmoor?
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
About our paella catering in Northmoor
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. For weddings, from canapés to evening food and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a small place like Northmoor, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Northmoor (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Northmoor? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Northmoor
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Northmoor
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Your questions about paella catering in Northmoor
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Denys?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Northmoor too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Northmoor?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Northmoor. To check your date, use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
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, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Northmoor, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Northmoor
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Denys, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Paella catering around Northmoor
Northmoor is about 6 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Northmoor, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Northmoor to Oxford (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Northmoor include Appleton Manor (1.7 miles south-east) and Longworth House (3.2 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Paella catering in OX29 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Chapel Lane and Bints Place. Other places close to Northmoor for paella catering include Appleton (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles north), Cumnor (3 miles east), Filchampstead (3 miles north-east) and Farmoor (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles north-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Northmoor
Other catering in Northmoor
- 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