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Paella party catering in Radley, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Radley and the surrounding area.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
Paella party catering near Radley
Parties in Radley: gardens, venues and local tips
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Radley to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Parks such as Nuneham Courtenay typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Historic houses near Radley include Clifton Hampden Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.1 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close or the roads around them. For parties just outside Radley, we cover Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Radley include Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include Fitzharrys School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bowyer Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Paella party catering for your party in Radley
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and churros and more.
A country party near Radley is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Radley (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Radley?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Radley
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Questions from Radley
Do you come out to small places like Radley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Nuneham Courtenay?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Radley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Radley and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Radley is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Radley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
Places near Radley
What else we do in Radley
Occasions we cook for in Radley
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- 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