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Paella party catering in Oakley, Buckinghamshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Oakley and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Oakley
Perfect for your party in Oakley
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Oakley book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
About our paella party catering in Oakley
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Oakley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Oakley (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Oakley
Also in Oakley
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Oakley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or HP18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Oakley?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakley
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Oakley and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Oakley
Do you come out to small places like Oakley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Oakley from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in Oakley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Oakley. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Planning a party in Oakley
Oakley is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Oakley and nearby villages. We cook in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (1.5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cater parties across the HP18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Brookside, Manor Road and The Turnpike, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Little London (1 mile east), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (4 miles north-east) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Oakley includes Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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