Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Cutteslowe
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Cutteslowe and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Cutteslowe
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
How our paella party catering works in Cutteslowe
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook tapas, churros and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Around Cutteslowe, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Cutteslowe is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Cutteslowe
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Cutteslowe
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Cutteslowe: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Cutteslowe?
Oxford Parkway station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cutteslowe.
Planning a party in Cutteslowe
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Cutteslowe and nearby villages. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1 mile north. Thinking of a party in Oxford University Parks? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Paella party catering in OX2 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road or the roads around them. With the A4165 close by, Cutteslowe is simple for us to get to for your party. We also cook at parties in Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cutteslowe include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Cutteslowe include Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.6 miles south)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for 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 organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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More for events in Cutteslowe
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Why choose paella party catering in Cutteslowe?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Cutteslowe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.5 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
- 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