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Paella party catering in Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Weston-on-the-Green and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Weston-on-the-Green events
Paella party catering in Weston-on-the-Green, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near Weston-on-the-Green suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Weston-on-the-Green (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Weston-on-the-Green until about 9:30pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Weston-on-the-Green and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Perfect for your party in Weston-on-the-Green
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Weston-on-the-Green:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it 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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weston-on-the-Green: your questions answered
Is Weston-on-the-Green close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
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.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Planning a party in Weston-on-the-Green
Weston-on-the-Green is about 4 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your party in Weston-on-the-Green will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Weston-on-the-Green is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Weston-on-the-Green to Oxford (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Islip station is about 2.7 miles away.
We cater parties across OX25 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Blacksmiths Close and Westlands Avenue; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Weston-on-the-Green, we cover Weston Otmoor (1 mile east), Bletchingdon (2 miles west), Kirtlington (2 miles west), Hampton Poyle (3 miles south-west) and Islip (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (12 miles south-west) and Thame (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
For event organisers in Weston-on-the-Green
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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