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Paella catering in OX25

We cook at events in every part of the OX25 postcode district, which takes in Upper Heyford, Ambrosden and Upper Arncott. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

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About paella catering in OX25

The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and retirement celebrations.

The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.

You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.

What you will pay

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.

Why choose Love Paella

Live cooking, not reheated food
Fast service from the pan
Sangria and bar staff available
Real theatre, not just catering

How to get a price

Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near Upper Heyford

You will find us cooking near Heyford Park Chapel and Barley Mow pub, among other places. Upper Heyford’s nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).

Catering events across OX25

OX25 covers everything from Upper Heyford, Ambrosden and Launton to 19 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.

Upper Heyford: For guests coming by train, Heyford station is about 1.8 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Heyford Park Chapel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Evenings in Upper Heyford stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

Prices and what affects them

Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:

Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Parking and unloading
Timings and hours

Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.

What to tell us

You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:

The courses you’d like
Expected numbers
Your date and when you want to eat
A picture of the space, if you can

It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.

Who books paella catering?

Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.

Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in OX25 book us for occasions like:

Big birthdays
Christenings and family gatherings
Engagement and anniversary parties
Wedding breakfasts and evening food

Diets, allergies and planning

We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:

Send allergies to us in writing
Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Ask for labels on each pan
Mention any other courses or food

On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.

We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.

DIY paella versus live catering

Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.

DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

Before you choose a spot

Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:

Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Somewhere close to park and unload

Common questions in OX25

Can you feed plenty of people?

Yes, that is what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.

Do you do vegan paella?

Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.

Is the paella gluten-free?

A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.

How much paella per person?

We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.

What seafood can we have?

We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.

How much is live paella catering?

We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.

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

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