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Paella party catering in Ascott Earl, Oxfordshire
Planning paella party catering in Ascott Earl? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for Ascott Earl events
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
How our paella party catering works in Ascott Earl
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for family reunions and milestone birthdays.
Near Ascott Earl, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Ascott Earl?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
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
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
For event organisers in Ascott Earl
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Ascott Earl until about 9:30pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ascott Earl
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Ascott Earl parties: what to know
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Ascott Earl, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ascott Earl. Ascott Earl is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ascott Earl to Oxford (16 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Ascott Earl has its own station, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. Historic houses near Ascott Earl include Minster Lovell Hall (4.7 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane. If your venue is just outside Ascott Earl, we also cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Ascott Earl
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
FAQs for Ascott Earl
Do you come out to small places like Ascott Earl?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Ascott Earl for guests?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott Earl itself.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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