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Paella party catering in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire
Planning paella party catering in Ambrosden? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near Ambrosden
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
About our paella party catering in Ambrosden
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and family reunions.
In a place like Ambrosden, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Ambrosden (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Ambrosden
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Ambrosden parties: what to know
Ambrosden is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your party is in the OX25 area, we can bring the pans to you. Ambrosden is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ambrosden to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.5 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Bicester Village station is about 1.9 miles away.
We cater parties across OX25 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Ploughley Road, Elm Lane and Buttercup Way. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lower Arncott (1 mile south), Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Launton (2 miles north), Merton (2 miles south-west) and Murcott (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (11 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west) and Chinnor (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Village (2.1 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Turner Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Ambrosden
Other catering in Ambrosden
For event organisers in Ambrosden
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ambrosden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Questions from Ambrosden
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Ambrosden close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater in Ambrosden?
We do. We cook at events in Ambrosden and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Occasions we cook for in Ambrosden
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Ambrosden
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Ambrosden and across Oxfordshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Ambrosden is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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