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Paella party catering in Ascott d'Oyley, Oxfordshire
Planning paella party catering in Ascott d'Oyley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Ascott d'Oyley
Paella party catering in Ascott d'Oyley, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We are often asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and anniversary celebrations, with vegetable paella, churros and tapas.
Country parties near Ascott d'Oyley suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Ascott d'Oyley (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Ascott d'Oyley
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Ascott d'Oyley parties: what to know
Ascott d'Oyley is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Ascott d'Oyley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ascott d'Oyley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Ascott d'Oyley to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is about 0.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (4.3 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as London Lane, Heritage Lane and Maple Way. For parties just outside Ascott d'Oyley, we cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile north-west), Ascott Earl (1 mile north-west), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles west) and Leafield (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Ascott d'Oyley include Blenheim Farm.
Events we cater in Ascott d'Oyley
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ascott d'Oyley, people book us for occasions like:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
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 your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Towns and villages near Ascott d'Oyley
What else we do in Ascott d'Oyley
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Ascott d'Oyley
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Ascott d'Oyley
Do you come out to small places like Ascott d'Oyley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Ascott d'Oyley for guests?
The closest is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Ascott d'Oyley, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it is about 9:30pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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