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Paella party catering in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Paella party catering for your party in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
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’re unsure. For garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella for your guests.
Near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell parties: what to know
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Brightwell-cum-Sotwell to Oxford (10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Cholsey station is about 3.1 miles away. Historic houses near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell include Brightwell Manor (under half a mile south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.6 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in OX10, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Greenmere, Bell Lane and Monks Mead or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, we cover Mackney (1 mile south), Shillingford (1 mile north-east), Wallingford (2 miles south-east), North Moreton (2 miles south-west) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (less than half a mile west) and Pendon Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-east)
Where we can cook in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in The Bull Croft?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
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What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Occasions we cook for in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Thinking of a party in The Bull Croft? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
- 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