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Wedding Paella Catering for Ardington events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Ardington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Ardington?
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Ardington, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ardington
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include evening food for extra guests and weddings in a marquee or garden, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near Ardington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Ardington
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For outdoor photos, Chain Hill is close by.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Why choose live paella in Ardington?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Questions from Ardington
Is Ardington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Ardington weddings: local tips
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For wedding paella catering in Ardington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ardington to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Ardington, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in OX12, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Well Street, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Boar's Head pub (under half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Ardington
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What else we do in Ardington
- 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