Oxfordshire · England
Paella Catering in Stubbles
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stubbles and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Stubbles?
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Stubbles, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Stubbles, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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About our paella catering in Stubbles
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We’re frequently asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and engagement and anniversary parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Stubbles, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Stubbles (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Stubbles
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG8, we will come to your venue or garden. Stubbles is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Goring & Streatley station is about 3.1 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Clement, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stubbles, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the RG8 postcode area. We also cook at events in Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stubbles
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Stubbles
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Clement: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
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What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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