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Wedding Paella Catering for Appleford-on-Thames events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Appleford-on-Thames and across Oxfordshire.
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Appleford-on-Thames
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Appleford-on-Thames
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include blessings and vow renewals and barn and farm weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Appleford-on-Thames have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Why choose wedding paella catering in Appleford-on-Thames?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Appleford-on-Thames and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Appleford station is in Appleford-on-Thames itself.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Appleford-on-Thames
Is Appleford-on-Thames close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Send us the running order and speech times
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Appleford-on-Thames hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a summer wedding in Appleford-on-Thames, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Appleford-on-Thames
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Appleford-on-Thames weddings: local tips
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Appleford-on-Thames and nearby villages. Appleford-on-Thames is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Appleford-on-Thames to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Wittenham Clumps nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (1.9 miles north-east) and Brightwell Manor (3.7 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Anywhere in OX14, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Appleford-on-Thames, we also cover Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you will find Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- 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