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Paella party catering in South Stoke, Oxfordshire
Looking for paella party catering in South Stoke? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in South Stoke?
Paella party catering in South Stoke, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. For naming days and christenings and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella and more.
In a small place like South Stoke, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, 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.
- Location
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What else we do in South Stoke
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Questions from South Stoke
Is South Stoke close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to South Stoke for guests?
The closest is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in South Stoke
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in South Stoke and across Oxfordshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in South Stoke
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in South Stoke?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater in South Stoke and Oxfordshire:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
Planning a party in South Stoke
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For paella party catering in South Stoke, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. South Stoke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from South Stoke to Reading (about 10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (3.5 miles south) and Brightwell Manor (4.6 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. South Stoke is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8. That could mean a party in a garden on The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around South Stoke includes Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cranford House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Perch and Pike pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in South Stoke, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
- 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