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Wedding Paella Catering for Alkerton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Alkerton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering for Alkerton events
About our wedding paella catering in Alkerton
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it is weddings in a marquee or garden and parties after a register office wedding, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
Rural weddings around Alkerton have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Alkerton (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Alkerton
Do you come out to small places like Alkerton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Alkerton, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Alkerton, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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For event organisers in Alkerton
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Alkerton?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Alkerton
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Alkerton
Alkerton is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in Alkerton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Alkerton, such as Church of St Michael, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, Edge Hill is close by.
Wherever your wedding is in OX15, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Shenington (1 mile west), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Shutford (2 miles south), Epwell (2 miles south-west) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hanwell Castle (3.7 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Alkerton include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (within half a mile west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- 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