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Paella Party Catering in East Hanney
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Hanney and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in East Hanney?
Paella party catering for your party in East Hanney
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include tapas, churros and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and baby celebrations.
A country party near East Hanney is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in East Hanney
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in East Hanney and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
East Hanney: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like East Hanney?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Why choose live paella in East Hanney?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Hanney
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price And The cost guide.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in East Hanney 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Where we can cook in East Hanney
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Also in East Hanney
Hosting a paella party in East Hanney
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around East Hanney and the surrounding area. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from East Hanney to Oxford (11 miles away).
Historic houses near East Hanney include Longworth House (4.5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in OX12, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Main Street, The Green and Morlands, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Hanney include Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse pub (within half a mile south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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