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Paella catering in OX12
We cater across all of the OX12 postcode district, including Wantage, Grove and Charlton. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in OX12
Where we cater in OX12
- Wantage
- Grove
- Charlton
- East Hanney
- East Challow
- East Hendred
- West Hanney
- Letcombe Regis
- Ardington
- West Hendred
- Childrey
- Charney Bassett
- Denchworth
- Kingston Lisle
- Letcombe Bassett
- Sparsholt
- West Challow
- Lyford
- East Lockinge
- Farnborough
- Westcot
Events we cater in OX12
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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About paella catering in OX12
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and family celebrations and christenings, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Prices in OX12
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Local landmarks in Wantage
We cook for events around King Alfred's, Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Mary's School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Betjeman Millennium Park (less than half a mile south-west), The Abingdon Arms (under half a mile south-east) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south). Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Catering events across OX12
There are 3 towns and 18 villages and hamlets in OX12, so the setting can be anything from Wantage, Grove and Charlton to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Wantage: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Betjeman Millennium Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. In Wantage, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Who books paella catering?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for OX12
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including OX12.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
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.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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