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Paella party catering in Tadmarton, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Tadmarton.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Tadmarton
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
How our paella party catering works in Tadmarton
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and birthday parties, serving vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella.
Near Tadmarton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Tadmarton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Tadmarton?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Tadmarton
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Tadmarton and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Tadmarton
What’s the nearest station to Tadmarton for guests?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Tadmarton close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Do you cover Tadmarton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tadmarton is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Tadmarton until about 9:30pm, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Tadmarton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Tadmarton
Tadmarton is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Tadmarton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Tadmarton to Oxford (21 miles away).
Historic houses near Tadmarton include Broughton Castle (1.5 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Banbury station is about 4.5 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. From Main Street and Old Glebe or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Tadmarton for paella party catering include Swalcliffe (1 mile west), Shutford (2 miles north), Milcombe (2 miles south-east), Burdrop (2 miles west) and Sibford Ferris (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lampet Arms (less than half a mile west)
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have bins ready
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Occasions we cook for in Tadmarton
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
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- What the price includes, item by item
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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