Oxfordshire · England
Paella party catering in Shotover Hill, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Shotover Hill and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Shotover Hill
Paella party catering in Shotover Hill, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties, serving churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Parties around Shotover Hill are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shotover Hill
- We cover Shotover Hill and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And The cost guide.
Party venues around Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shotover Hill to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Shotover Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Parks such as Stansfeld Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Historic houses near Shotover Hill include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.4 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in OX3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road. For parties just outside Shotover Hill, we cover Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Crown & Thistle pub (under half a mile west)
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Towns and villages near Shotover Hill
What else we do in Shotover Hill
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Common questions in Shotover Hill
Could we have live paella in Stansfeld Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Shotover Hill close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you come to Shotover Hill?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Shotover Hill and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Shotover Hill until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
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