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Paella party catering in Benson, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Benson and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near Benson
Paella party catering in Benson, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
Around Benson, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Benson (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Benson parties: what to know
Benson is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX10 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Helen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Howbery Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Benson, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in OX10, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on High Street, Old London Road and Castle Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile south-west), Berrick Salome (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles north-west), Wallingford (2 miles south-west) and Warborough (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Benson includes Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west) and Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (less than half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose paella party catering in Benson?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, Cholsey station is about 4.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Benson is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
If you’re 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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. 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.
Why Benson hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Benson and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Benson: your questions answered
How far is Benson from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What affects the price in Benson
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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