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Paella Party Catering in Shepherd's Green
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Shepherd's Green.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Shepherd's Green?
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
About our paella party catering in Shepherd's Green
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Shepherd's Green. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and birthday parties.
A country party near Shepherd's Green is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shepherd's Green
Other catering in Shepherd's Green
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Shepherd's Green parties: what to know
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shepherd's Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Shepherd's Green is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Shepherd's Green to Reading (7 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station is about 3.2 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Shepherd's Green is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RG9, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Shepherds Green and Satwell Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). Open spaces near Shepherd's Green include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shepherd's Green include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb pub (0.5 miles west)
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Shepherd's Green is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Shepherd's Green
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Shepherd's Green
Which station should guests use for Shepherd's Green?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre.
How far is Shepherd's Green from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Occasions we cook for in Shepherd's Green
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (0.7 miles east) and Greenlands (4.1 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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