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Paella Party Catering in Draycott
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Draycott.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Draycott
About our paella party catering in Draycott
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Popular choices include churros, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and family get-togethers.
Country parties near Draycott suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Draycott (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have bins ready
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Events we cater in Draycott
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Draycott include Garsington Manor (4.8 miles south-west) and Adwell House (4.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Draycott stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Draycott
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Helen: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Draycott close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Parties in Draycott: gardens, venues and local tips
Draycott is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Draycott or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Draycott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Draycott to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Helen, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of OX9 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Draycott, we also cover Tiddington (1 mile south), Albury (1 mile south-east), Little Ickford (1 mile north-east), Ickford (1 mile north) and Shabbington (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Draycott includes Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox Inn (0.5 miles south)
Why choose live paella in Draycott?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Draycott
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Draycott
Also in Draycott
- 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