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Paella party catering in Little Heath, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Little Heath and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in Little Heath
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Paella party catering in Little Heath, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. For retirement celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and mixed paella.
In a place like Little Heath, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Little Heath (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Also near Little Heath
What else we do in Little Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Little Heath parties: what to know
Little Heath is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG31, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Parks such as Calcot Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, Tilehurst station is about 1.4 miles away.
We cater parties across the RG31 and RG30 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on City Road, Kiln Lane and Back Lane. If your venue is just outside Little Heath, we also cover Tilehurst (1 mile east), Sulham (1 mile north-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile east), Calcot (1 mile south) and Norcot (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Little Heath include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox and Hounds pub (under half a mile south)
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Little Heath stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the 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.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Little Heath? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Little Heath?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Little Heath and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
Historic houses near Little Heath include Mapledurham House (2 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (4 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- We cover Little Heath and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Little Heath
How far is Little Heath from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Calcot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have bins ready
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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