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Paella Party Catering for Fencott events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Fencott.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
Book paella party catering in Fencott
Paella party catering for your party in Fencott
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. On the menu are tapas, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Near Fencott, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Fencott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Fencott
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.2 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Fencott
Do you come out to small places like Fencott?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Fencott close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you come to Fencott?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Fencott is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
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How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Fencott stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re 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 choose Love Paella in Fencott
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning a party in Fencott
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Fencott. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Fencott to Oxford (7 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Murcott Mission Room, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Fencott include Boarstall Tower (3.2 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Fencott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or OX5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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