Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Broughton, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Broughton and across Oxfordshire.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Broughton events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella party catering in Broughton, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For big birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Broughton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Broughton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Broughton
Organising a club, school or community event in Broughton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What else we do in Broughton
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Broughton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
What affects the price in Broughton
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Broughton?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Broughton, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning a party in Broughton
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Broughton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Broughton to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (less than half a mile south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Banbury station is about 2.7 miles away.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area. Whether your party is on Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Broughton, we cover North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Schools near Broughton include Tudor Hall School (1.1 miles east) and The Warriner School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Public House (0.9 miles north)
Broughton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Broughton for guests?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we will check.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Broughton, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it is about 9:30pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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