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Paella party catering in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ardington and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Ardington events
About our paella party catering in Ardington
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. For family get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Ardington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Ardington (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Ardington?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Ardington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Ardington: your questions answered
How far is Ardington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Ardington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ardington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Parties in Ardington: gardens, venues and local tips
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your party is in the OX12 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Paella party catering in OX12 is planned around your venue. Local streets include High Street, Church Street and Well Street; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Ardington for paella party catering include East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Ardington include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Boar's Head pub (under half a mile east)
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it is light in Ardington until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ardington
- Events in Ardington and across Oxfordshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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