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Paella Party Catering in Letcombe Bassett
Looking for paella party catering in Letcombe Bassett? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Letcombe Bassett
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
How our paella party catering works in Letcombe Bassett
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Letcombe Bassett. For milestone birthdays and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros.
A country party near Letcombe Bassett is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Letcombe Bassett until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your 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.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose live paella in Letcombe Bassett?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Towns and villages near Letcombe Bassett
Also in Letcombe Bassett
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a party in Letcombe Bassett
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Letcombe Bassett will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Letcombe Bassett to Oxford (16 miles away).
Letcombe Bassett is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in OX12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Letcombe Bassett, we also cover Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
The countryside around Letcombe Bassett includes Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Questions from Letcombe Bassett
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Letcombe Bassett close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
How much does paella party catering cost in Letcombe Bassett?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Events we cater in Letcombe Bassett
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- 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