Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Littlemore events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Littlemore and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in Littlemore
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How our paella party catering works in Littlemore
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Whether it is celebrations of life and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Around Littlemore, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Littlemore until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Littlemore
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Littlemore and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Who books paella party catering in Littlemore?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Whatever you are celebrating in Littlemore, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Radley station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Your questions about paella party catering in Littlemore
Which station should guests use for Littlemore?
Radley station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary and St Nicholas?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
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.
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.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Parties in Littlemore: gardens, venues and local tips
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Littlemore and nearby villages. Littlemore is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.7 miles north) and Garsington Manor (3 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in OX4 and OX3, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Littlemore include the A4074, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (within half a mile south). The countryside around Littlemore includes Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include John Henry Newman Academy (less than half a mile east) and The Oxford Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.6 miles south)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo 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 guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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