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Paella Catering in Shenington
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Shenington.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Shenington
About our paella catering in Shenington
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and anniversary celebrations, serving black rice, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a small place like Shenington, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Shenington (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Where we can cook in Shenington
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shenington
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Shenington? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Shenington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Shenington
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
More for events in Shenington
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shenington
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Shenington
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Shenington:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Shenington Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Shenington
Is Shenington 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you come to Shenington?
Yes, we do. Shenington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Catering an event in Shenington
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX15 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Shenington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Shenington include Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in OX15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Shenington, we also cover Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). The countryside around Shenington includes Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (within half a mile north-east)
- 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