Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Shorthampton
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Shorthampton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering for Shorthampton events
Paella catering in Shorthampton, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving black rice, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a rural spot like Shorthampton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Shorthampton
What’s the nearest station to Shorthampton for guests?
The closest is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far is Shorthampton from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you come to Shorthampton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Shorthampton. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Planning live paella in Shorthampton
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Shorthampton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Shorthampton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Charlbury station is about 1.5 miles away.
We cook at events all over the OX7 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Shorthampton for paella catering include Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Events we cater in Shorthampton
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in Shorthampton
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Nearby places to Shorthampton
Also in Shorthampton
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Shorthampton? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear 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
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
- 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