Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Stonor
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stonor. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Stonor?
About our paella catering in Stonor
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement and leaving parties.
Somewhere like Stonor, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Stonor (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Stonor
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Towns and villages near Stonor
Also in Stonor
Paella catering around Stonor
Stonor is about 5 miles north of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Stonor, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Stonor to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near Stonor include Stonor Park (0.5 miles south-east) and Greenlands (3.6 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Stonor is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in RG9 is planned around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Turville Heath (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (3 miles west) and Howe Hill (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south), Benson (7 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn Public House (0.7 miles west)
Why choose live paella in Stonor?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Stonor
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Stonor and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Stonor
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Planning paella catering in Stonor? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stonor
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Evenings in Stonor stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Stonor, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about paella catering in Stonor
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
We are having a ceremony at Pishill Church: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
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.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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