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Paella party catering in East Hagbourne, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Hagbourne.
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in East Hagbourne
Why choose paella party catering in East Hagbourne?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for in East Hagbourne and Oxfordshire:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3.5 miles north-east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.6 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
How our paella party catering works in East Hagbourne
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. We cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and birthday parties.
Near East Hagbourne, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- East Hagbourne (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in East Hagbourne
Why choose live paella in East Hagbourne?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in East Hagbourne
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in East Hagbourne, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Questions from East Hagbourne
Is East Hagbourne close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Parties in East Hagbourne: gardens, venues and local tips
East Hagbourne is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around East Hagbourne and the surrounding area. East Hagbourne is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from East Hagbourne to Oxford (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 1.3 miles north. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. East Hagbourne is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX11, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include North Croft, The Croft and Wilcher Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Coscote (1 mile west), West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile south-west), Blewbury (2 miles south) and Harwell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles east), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles north-west). The countryside around East Hagbourne includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Fleur De Lys Public House (less than half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Where we can cook in East Hagbourne
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- 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