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Paella Party Catering in Oxfordshire

Wherever you are in Oxfordshire, we can bring paella party catering to your event. Contact us for a quote.

Planning an event in Oxfordshire?

Where we cater in Oxfordshire

Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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About paella party catering in Oxfordshire

Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include big birthdays and christenings and naming days, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas.

We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best.

You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
On the day, we set up and get 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.

Cost

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.

Why choose Love Paella

Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Sangria and bar staff available
Paella cooked from scratch on site

Getting a price

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.

What’s near Oxford

Locally, our events take us close to Headington Rye Oxford, Alexander Library of Ornithology and South Park. You’ll also find East Oxford Primary School (within half a mile south-west), Cheney School (within half a mile east), The Star pub (within half a mile west) and St Clement's Church (within half a mile north-west). Oxford’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles west. A little further out are Warneford Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (under half a mile east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.

Parties across Oxfordshire: venues and tips

Parties across Oxfordshire are mostly in gardens, halls and hired venues, from Oxford, Banbury and Didcot to small villages. Paella suits every one. Parts of Oxfordshire are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

Oxford: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles west. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Clement's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. At midsummer, it is light in Oxford until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.

DIY paella versus live catering

Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.

Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.

Planning the cooking area

Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:

A safe distance from anything that could catch
A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo

For event organisers in Oxfordshire

Organising a club, school or community event in Oxfordshire? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.

Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.

What affects the price in Oxfordshire

Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:

Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Parking and unloading
How many guests are eating
Starters, canapés and desserts

Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.

Getting an accurate quote

For a quote, it helps to have:

Expected numbers
Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The address or venue name

To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Oxfordshire, and we will put together a menu and price.

Live paella or other catering?

A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember.

What your quote should include

What the price includes, item by item
When final numbers are due
Staff numbers and hours
When payment is due

Your questions about paella party catering in Oxfordshire

Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.

Can you serve drinks?

We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.

Will there be enough food?

We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.

Do you do desserts?

We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.

When should I book?

Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we will check.

How long do you need on site?

We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.

Can you cook in my back garden?

Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.