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Live paella catering in Wootton, Oxfordshire
Looking for paella catering in Wootton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering near Wootton
Paella catering in Wootton, made fresh on the day
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. For weddings and evening receptions and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, black rice and paella Valenciana for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Wootton, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Wootton (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Wootton
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Wootton
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wootton
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Wootton
Is Wootton 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.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering an event in Wootton
Wootton is about 5 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX20 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Wootton to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Tackley station is about 2.9 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wootton-By-Woodstock Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cook at events all over the OX20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Top Lane, Tew Lane and Mill Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Glympton (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles south), Bunkers Hill (3 miles south-east), Tackley (3 miles east) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (8 miles south-west) and Carterton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Wootton include Blenheim Farm.
- Local schools include Marlborough School (2.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Killingworth Castle pub (within half a mile north)
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
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.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Wootton? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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