Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Albury, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Albury and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Albury
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
How our paella party catering works in Albury
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
A country party near Albury is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Albury (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Albury?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Have cover ready for a shower
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Planning a party in Albury
Albury is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Albury and nearby villages. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Albury to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near Albury include Adwell House (4.3 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.9 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in OX9, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Oxford Road, Ickford Road and Albury View; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Tiddington (1 mile west), Draycott (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Shabbington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Inn (within half a mile west)
Other catering in Albury
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Albury stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Albury, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Albury
Is Albury too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Helen?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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