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Paella party catering in Leafield, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Leafield and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Leafield?
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Paella party catering in Leafield, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and big family gatherings, serving seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
Near Leafield, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Leafield (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Leafield: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Leafield for guests?
The closest is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
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.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Leafield
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Leafield and across Oxfordshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Leafield
Leafield is about 4 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Leafield will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Leafield is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Leafield to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Leafield include Minster Lovell Hall (2.5 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hewitts Close, Witney Lane and Chapel Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Leafield, we cover Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles north-west), Crawley (2 miles south-east), Ascott Earl (2 miles north-west) and Chilson (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Faringdon (13 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (within half a mile west)
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Leafield stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why choose paella party catering in Leafield?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
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How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
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