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Paella Party Catering in Shenington
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Shenington and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
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Perfect for your party in Shenington
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
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Paella party catering in Shenington, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and leaving dos and retirements.
A country party near Shenington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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Common questions in Shenington
Do you come out to small places like Shenington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you come to Shenington?
Yes, we do. Shenington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Shenington until about 9:30pm, 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shenington
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shenington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What affects the price in Shenington
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Parties in Shenington: gardens, venues and local tips
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Shenington. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cover parties in every part of OX15. Streets in the area include Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Shenington for paella party catering include Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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