Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Lower Basildon events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Lower Basildon and across Oxfordshire.
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Lower Basildon
Paella party catering in Lower Basildon, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and big birthdays, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros.
Country parties near Lower Basildon suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lower Basildon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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.
Parties in Lower Basildon: gardens, venues and local tips
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in Lower Basildon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Lower Basildon include Basildon Park (less than half a mile south) and Mapledurham House (3.9 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Bartholomew's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Lower Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in RG8 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Lower Basildon, we also cover Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Basildon include Hartslock.
- Local pubs include The Old Tavern (less than half a mile north-west)
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Lower Basildon questions
Which station should guests use for Lower Basildon?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer party in Lower Basildon 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Basildon
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Also near Lower Basildon
Other catering in Lower Basildon
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
- 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