Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Alkerton events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Alkerton.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Alkerton
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About our paella party catering in Alkerton
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and summer garden parties.
Country parties near Alkerton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Alkerton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Alkerton stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Alkerton
Do you come out to small places like Alkerton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hosting a paella party in Alkerton
Alkerton is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Alkerton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Alkerton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in OX15, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Alkerton for paella party catering include Shenington (1 mile west), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Shutford (2 miles south), Epwell (2 miles south-west) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hanwell Castle (3.7 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Alkerton include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile west)
Why choose paella party catering in Alkerton?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Alkerton include Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. There is 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Alkerton
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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