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Wedding Paella Catering in Ascott Earl
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ascott Earl: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near Ascott Earl
Ascott Earl weddings: local tips
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX7, we will come to your venue or garden. Ascott Earl is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Ascott Earl include Minster Lovell Hall (4.7 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
We cook at weddings all over OX7 and the streets around it. From London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Ascott Earl, we cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
How our wedding paella catering works in Ascott Earl
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Whether it is receptions after an intimate ceremony and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Ascott Earl often means a field, a barn or a family garden. 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.
- Area
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What affects the price in Ascott Earl
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ascott Earl
- Events in Ascott Earl and across Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Ascott Earl is about 9:30pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Common questions in Ascott Earl
Is Ascott Earl too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Ascott Earl close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ascott Earl
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Towns and villages near Ascott Earl
More for events in Ascott Earl
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ascott Earl?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ascott Earl, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: Ascott Earl has its own station, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the 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