Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Shilton events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shilton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Shilton
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Paella party catering in Shilton, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations.
Near Shilton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Shilton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Shilton, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:30pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Shilton?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Shilton hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Shilton and across Oxfordshire
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Other catering in Shilton
Why choose paella party catering in Shilton?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shilton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Rood, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning a party in Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Shilton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shilton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Shilton to Oxford (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Local halls and clubs near Shilton are an option if the garden is small.
For paella party catering in OX18, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or the roads around them. For parties just outside Shilton, we cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Shilton: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Rood: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Shilton from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
- 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