Oxfordshire · England
Paella catering in OX20
Hosting a party in OX20? We cover Woodstock, Wootton and Bladon and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in OX20?
Areas within OX20
Our catering across OX20
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Oxfordshire
Every town in Oxfordshire
Every area we cover
About paella catering in OX20
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. On the menu are vegan paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and milestone birthday parties.
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
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
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Around Woodstock
In Woodstock, that can mean a party near Church of St Mary Magdalene, Marlborough School and The Punchbowl Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hanborough station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (0.5 miles west).
Catering events across OX20
OX20 covers everything from Woodstock, Wootton and Bladon to 4 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Woodstock: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Woodstock include Blenheim Palace (0.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Around midsummer it stays light in Woodstock until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
What affects the price in OX20
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or OX20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Request clear labels at the serving table
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Common questions in OX20
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
- 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