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Paella party catering in Bayworth, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Bayworth and across Oxfordshire.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Bayworth?
Paella party catering in Bayworth, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For family reunions and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook churros, tapas and seafood paella.
Near Bayworth, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Bayworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, 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.
Also near Bayworth
What else we do in Bayworth
Occasions we cook for in Bayworth
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (3.5 miles west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.5 miles north). 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
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Bayworth until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Bayworth questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Leonard?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Bayworth for guests?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater in Bayworth?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Bayworth and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Bayworth
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Party venues around Bayworth
Bayworth is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your party is in the OX13 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bayworth is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, Radley station is about 2.3 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Leonard, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of OX13 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Brumcombe Lane and Quarry Road. If your venue is just outside Bayworth, we also cover Sunningwell (1 mile south-west), Boars Hill (1 mile north-west), Chilswell (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Kennington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles east) and The Story Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Fitzharrys School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Flowing Well pub (0.5 miles south)
- 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