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Paella party catering in Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Aston Upthorpe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Book paella party catering in Aston Upthorpe
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
About our paella party catering in Aston Upthorpe
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers and christenings and naming days.
Near Aston Upthorpe, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Aston Upthorpe 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Aston Upthorpe: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Aston Upthorpe?
Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Parties in Aston Upthorpe: gardens, venues and local tips
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your party in Aston Upthorpe, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Aston Upthorpe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Aston Upthorpe, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in OX11, we can cook for your guests. From Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Aston Upthorpe, we cover South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
A little further out are Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Who books paella party catering in Aston Upthorpe?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Aston Upthorpe:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
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Why choose live paella in Aston Upthorpe?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Aston Upthorpe
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
- 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