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Paella Party Catering for Shipton-on-Cherwell events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shipton-on-Cherwell and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Shipton-on-Cherwell
Why choose live paella in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Events in Shipton-on-Cherwell and across Oxfordshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and milestone birthdays, serving churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Shipton-on-Cherwell, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Party venues around Shipton-on-Cherwell
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Shipton-on-Cherwell will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Blenheim Palace (2.5 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. For parties just outside Shipton-on-Cherwell, we cover Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
What else we do in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Who books paella party catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Shipton-on-Cherwell:
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of Holy Cross, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Shipton-on-Cherwell until about 9:30pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Shipton-on-Cherwell? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
FAQs for Shipton-on-Cherwell
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of Holy Cross?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Shipton-on-Cherwell?
The closest is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you come to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Shipton-on-Cherwell and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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