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Paella catering in OX3

We cook at events in every part of the OX3 postcode district, including Headington Quarry, Headington and Risinghurst. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

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About paella catering in OX3

There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and staff parties and work lunches, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.

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 while it cooks.

It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
We put together a menu and a clear quote.
On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.

Pricing in OX3

The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.

Why choose Love Paella

Served hot, straight from the pan
We cover OX3 and the whole of Oxfordshire
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Cooking your guests will gather round to watch

How to get a price

We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near Headington Quarry

Around Headington Quarry, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School, Parish Church of St Mary and Bury Knowle Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west), English Faculty Library (2 miles west), Windmill Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile south-east). The closest station to Headington Quarry is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). For a walk before or after the party, there is CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.

Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (under half a mile south-east)

Paella catering in OX3: local guide

OX3 covers everything from Oxford, Headington Quarry and Headington to 2 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Headington Quarry: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Oxford station is about 3 miles away. In Headington Quarry, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.

What we need at the venue

Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:

Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Somewhere close to park and unload
Level ground for the pans and burners

Dietary needs and planning tips

Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:

Send allergies to us in writing
Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Tell us how many children are coming
Add a dietary question to your invitations

Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.

Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.

Is live paella right for you?

Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.

Questions to ask before booking

How each diet is kept separate
Payment terms and deposit
When final numbers are due
What happens if it rains

For event organisers in OX3

For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.

Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.

What’s in the pans

Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.

Mixed paella

Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.

FAQs for OX3

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.

What is live paella catering?

We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.

How long does the paella take?

It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.

Where do you cater?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.

How much is live paella catering?

It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.

Is it really cooked live?

Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.

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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