Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for East Hendred events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across East Hendred and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
Book paella party catering in East Hendred
About our paella party catering in East Hendred
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Near East Hendred, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in East Hendred
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Parties in East Hendred are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from East Hendred to Oxford (12 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 4.2 miles away. East Hendred is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Hendred include Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in East Hendred is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in East Hendred, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Occasions we cook for in East Hendred
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Why choose live paella in East Hendred?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why East Hendred hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including East Hendred
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
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FAQs for East Hendred
How far is East Hendred from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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