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Paella Party Catering in Upper Arncott
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Upper Arncott.
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Upper Arncott
Paella party catering in Upper Arncott, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Upper Arncott. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life.
Near Upper Arncott, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Upper Arncott
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Upper Arncott, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (2 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Arncott
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Upper Arncott and the whole of Oxfordshire
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Upper Arncott stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Upper Arncott parties: what to know
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Upper Arncott to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 3.3 miles north-west.
Anywhere in OX25, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Arncott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (under half a mile north)
Common questions in Upper Arncott
Do you come out to small places like Upper Arncott?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Upper Arncott from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Let the neighbours know
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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