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Paella party catering in Ashampstead, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ashampstead and across Oxfordshire.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering in Ashampstead
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Ashampstead is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Ashampstead? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our paella party catering works in Ashampstead
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Near Ashampstead, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Ashampstead
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Events we cater in Ashampstead
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ashampstead, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Ashampstead include Basildon Park (2.9 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Ashampstead parties: what to know
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ashampstead. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Ashampstead to Reading (about 10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Clement, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Ashampstead is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the RG8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashampstead include Hartslock.
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Ashampstead questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Clement?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Ashampstead close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashampstead
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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