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Paella Party Catering for Stadhampton events
Looking for paella party catering in Stadhampton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Stadhampton events
Events we cater in Stadhampton
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
About our paella party catering in Stadhampton
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for big family gatherings and christenings and naming days.
A country party near Stadhampton is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Stadhampton (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stadhampton
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a party in Stadhampton
Stadhampton is about 6 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Stadhampton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Stadhampton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Stadhampton to Oxford (6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Radley station is about 4.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (2.5 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.9 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stadhampton, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX44, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Lucerne Drive, Thame Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Stadhampton, we also cover Brookhampton (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile south), Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile south) and Berinsfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.6 miles south) and Littlemore Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (under half a mile north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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What else we do in Stadhampton
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Stadhampton until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Stadhampton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Stadhampton
How far is Stadhampton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Stadhampton for guests?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stadhampton
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- 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